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Prostanthera rhombea

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Prostanthera rhombea
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P. rhombea
Binomial name
Prostanthera rhombea

Prostanthera rhombea, commonly known as sparkling mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has an open habit, growing to between 0.5 and 2 metres high. The aromatic leaves are 2 to 6 mm long and 2 to 5.5 mm wide.[2] The flowers are mauve or bluish and appear in spring.[2]

The species was formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown.[1] It occurs in New South Wales and Victoria.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Prostanthera rhombea". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Prostanthera rhombea". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 27 October 2014.