Family: Lamiaceae
crested late-summer mint
[Elsholtzia cristata Willd., more...]
from USDA Plants website
Etymology: Elsholtzia: for J.S. Elsholtz, German physician and botanist from 17th century
Plants: annual forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers: 5-parted,
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb, aromatic; stems square
Leaves: opposite
Flowers: 5-parted,
Fruits: 1-seeded nutlet
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
from USDA Plants website
