Prostanthera melissifolia

Prostanthera melissifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Prostanthera
Species: P. melissifolia
Binomial name
Prostanthera melissifolia
F. Muell.

Prostanthera melissifolia, the balm mint bush, is a native Australian aromatic hardwood shrub that grows up 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 2008-08-16.
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