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Prostanthera stricta

Prostanthera stricta R.T.Baker
Prostanthera stricta
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Prostanthera stricta, known as Mount Vincent mint bush, is a shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to a limited region in New South Wales and was first described in 1896 by R.T. Baker. The plant features egg-shaped leaves and mauve flowers marked with darker spots.

Description

Prostanthera stricta is an erect, spreading shrub with a bushy growth habit. It belongs to the genus Prostanthera and is part of the Lamiaceae family. This species is found only in New South Wales. The leaves are egg-shaped, and the flowers are mauve with darker internal markings. It was formally published in 1896 by R.T. Baker.

Distribution

New South Wales

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