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Prostanthera staurophylla

Prostanthera staurophylla F.Muell.
Prostanthera staurophylla
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Prostanthera staurophylla, known as Tenterfield mint-bush, is a flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the New England Tableland in New South Wales and was first described in 1875 by F.Muell.

Description

This species is an aromatic shrub with hairy branches, deeply lobed leaves, and bluish-mauve flowers that have darker markings. It grows in an upright to spreading form and is found in a limited region of New South Wales.

Distribution

New South Wales

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