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Prostanthera magnifica

Prostanthera magnifica C.A.Gardner
Prostanthera magnifica
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Prostanthera magnifica is a flowering plant species in the Lamiaceae family, native to Western Australia. It was described by C.A. Gardner in 1942. This shrub has hairy stems, elliptical to narrow egg-shaped leaves, and pale mauve, pale blue, or pink flowers with dark mauve to purple sepals.

Description

Prostanthera magnifica is an erect shrub that can grow in a slender or spreading form. It is characterized by its hairy stems and distinctively shaped leaves. The flowers, which are pale in color with darker sepals, are a notable feature of the species. It is found only in Western Australia and is part of the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Distribution

Western Australia

Synonyms

Prostanthera magnifica var. asperata

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