Biology:Pycnanthemum pilosum
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Short description: Species of plant
| Pycnanthemum pilosum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Pycnanthemum |
| Species: | P. pilosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pycnanthemum pilosum Nutt.
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Pycnanthemum pilosum, commonly known as the hairy mountain mint, American mountain mint, and whorled mountain mint, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Pycnanthemum native to North America.
Description
Pycnanthemum pilosum is a herbaceous perennial plant. It has a minty odor.[1]
It spreads by both rhizomes and seed.[1] Blooms are present from July to September.[2]
Range
It can be found in the eastern and central United States.[2]
Protection
Pycnanthemum pilosum is protected in Michigan.[3]
Uses
It can be used to make potpourri.[1]
It provides a significant food source for honeybees.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum". North Carolina State University. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pycnanthemum-verticillatum-var-pilosum/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pycnanthemum pilosum". Missouri Botanical Garden. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281501.
- ↑ "Pycnanthemum pilosum". Michigan State University. https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/description/14349/Pycnanthemum-pilosum.
- ↑ Cowles, Richard S.. "Diversionary Plantings and Fixed Land Honey Production". Connecticut Agricultural Extension Station. https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/CAES/DOCUMENTS/Publications/pollinators/Conference_2018/DiversionaryPlantingsandFixedLandHoneyRSCpdf.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q17712710 entry
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