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Prostanthera melissifolia

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Prostanthera melissifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Prostanthera
Species:
P. melissifolia
Binomial name
Prostanthera melissifolia

Prostanthera melissifolia, the balm mint bush, is a native Australian aromatic hardwood shrub endemic to Australia.

Description

Prostanthera melissifolia grows to 2m tall. The species has purple bell shaped flowers tinted with pink and small dark green leaves. The species occurs in New South Wales and Victoria.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Prostanthera melissifolia F.Muell". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 16 August 2008.