Biology:Dicerandra modesta

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Short description: Species of plant

Dicerandra modesta

Critically Imperiled (NatureServe)
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Dicerandra
Species:
D. modesta
Binomial name
Dicerandra modesta
Huck

Dicerandra modesta is a species of Dicerandra endemic to the Lake Wales Ridge in Central Florida. It is commonly known as blushing scrub balm.[1] It is a listed state and federal endangered species. It is known only from a few populations in Polk County, Florida.[2] It grows in scrub and sand hills.[3]

D. modesta grows up to 12 in (30 cm) tall. Leaves are oblong to oblanceolate with a minty fragrance.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q30692639 entry