Wildflowers: Fragrant Flower

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by pathe, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. pathe

    pathe Active Member

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    These are growing in an open area bordering woodlands. There are quite a few native plant restoration projects on public lands going on, so I'm always coming across new species. This is probably one of them.

    These plants are about 2 ft tall or more. When crushed, the leaves are very fragrant, almost kind of minty, although they don't look like a mint.

    Well, after posting and doing some research, I suspect it's probably a Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum spp. If so, first time I've seen it here.
     

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  2. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like Pycnanthemum tenuifolium.
     
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    Thanks. I think that's it.
     

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