showy false dragonhead
Physostegia pulchella Lundell
Physostegia pulchella, described by Lundell in 1959, is a species in the genus Physostegia of the Lamiaceae family. It is commonly known as showy false dragonhead in English.
Description
Physostegia pulchella is a member of the Lamiaceae, or mint, family. This species was formally published in 1959 by the botanist Lundell. The genus Physostegia is known for its upright, spikelike inflorescences and is closely related to the mint family. Physostegia pulchella is recognized by its showy floral display, contributing to its common name, showy false dragonhead.
Other common names
showy false dragonhead
