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Pycnanthemum
''Pycnanthemum'' is a genus of herbaceous plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Species in this genus are often referred to as "mountain mints" and they often have a minty or thyme-like aroma when crushed. All species of ''Pycnanthemum'' are native to the United States and Canada. The center of diversity for the genus is North Carolina with 13 of the 20 species having been collected therein. Nineteen of the 20 species of ''Pycnanthemum'' occur in the Eastern US and Canada, and one disjunct species (''Pycnanthemum californicum, P. californicum'') occurs in California and Oregon. ''Pycnanthemum'' is derived from Greek. The Greek word "pyknos" has the meaning of "dense", "tight", or "close-packed". It was combined with "anthos" meaning flower to give the genus name. ''Pycnanthemum'' belongs to the true mint subtribe (Menthinae), and it has been shown to be closely related to the ''Monarda'', ''Blephilia'', and the scrub mints of the Southeastern United States. Relationships wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pycnanthemum Muticum
''Pycnanthemum muticum'' commonly known as clustered mountain mint is a plant from the mountain mint genus ''Pycnanthemum'' that is native to the eastern United States. It grows in well watered dappled woodlands and meadows in the wild. It is also planted in gardens because it is highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Description ''Pycnanthemum muticum'' is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows to 40–100 centimeters in height. Stems branch quite often, with the lower branches being short and leafy and upper ones nearly reaching the same height as the main stem. The stems have the typical square cross section characteristic of mints. The plants stand upright (erect) and spread by adapted underground stems (rhizomes). The ends of the stems are covered in very small hairs towards their ends. The leaves are larger towards the base of the plant, have toothed edges, and are directly attached to the main stem (Sessility (botany), sessile). They vary in shape fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
