Pycnanthemum floridanum

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Pycnanthemum floridanum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Pycnanthemum
Species:
P. floridanum
Binomial name
Pycnanthemum floridanum

Pycnanthemum floridanum, the Florida mountainmint, is a perennial herb in the mint family that is endemic to Florida and Georgia.

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Description

P. floridanum grows erect, square stems that are 1 to 3 feet in height. Leaves measure 2 to 4 inches in length and are lanceolate to ovate in shape. The leaves emit a minty fragrance when crushed. [1]

Distribution and habitat

P. floridanum is found in southeastern Georgia to northern peninsular Florida and eastern panhandle Florida. It is found in longleaf pine sandhills. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Florida Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum floridanum) - Botanical Realm". 2024-10-26. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Pycnanthemum floridanum (Florida Mountain-mint) - FSUS". fsus.ncbg.unc.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
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