Prostanthera denticulata
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Prostanthera denticulata, commonly known as rough mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has a low, spreading habit, growing to 1 metre high. The leaves are 4 to 10 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide.[2] The flowers are mauve or purple and appear in spring and early summer.[2]
The species was formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown.[1] It occurs in New South Wales and Victoria.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Prostanthera denticulata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "Prostanthera denticulata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 27 October 2014.