Prostanthera melissifolia

Prostanthera melissifolia F.Muell.

Prostanthera melissifolia, commonly known as balm mint bush, is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is endemic to south-eastern Australia and was first described in 1858 by F.Muell.

Description

This shrub has hairy branches and egg-shaped leaves with fine teeth along the edges. It produces mauve to purple or pink flowers at the ends of branchlets. It is native to the region of Victoria.