slender false dragonhead

Physostegia intermedia (Nutt.) Engelm. & A.Gray

Physostegia intermedia, known as slender false dragonhead, is a species in the Lamiaceae family. It was first described in 1845 and is native to several regions in the United States, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Description

Slender false dragonhead (Physostegia intermedia) is a member of the Lamiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family. This species is found in the central and southern United States, occurring in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. It was published in 1845 and is distinguished by its slender growth form. The species is part of the genus Physostegia, which includes other false dragonhead species. Its native distribution reflects its adaptation to the ecological conditions of the central U.S. regions.