American germander |
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Teucrium canadense var. canadense |
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| Taxonomy | Family: |
Lamiaceae (mint) |
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Ajugoideae |
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| Nativity | Native |
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| Habitat | Moist to wet. Woods, prairies. |
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| Flowering | July to August |
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| Flower Color | Pink to purple |
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| Identification | The leaves have curled or crooked hairs on the lower leaf surface. None of the hairs, even in the inflorescence, are gland-tipped. The flowers are not hooded. |
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| Similar Species |
Western germander (Teucrium canadense var. occidentale) leaves have straight and spreading hairs on the lower leaf surface. Many of the hairs, especially in the inflorescence, are gland-tipped. |
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| Synonyms | Teucrium canadense var. angustatum Teucrium canadense var. littorale Teucrium canadense var. virginicum Teucrium littorale |
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| Common Names |
American germander Canada germander wood sage |
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