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square stem, wooly leaves, purplish flower whorled, scented
redwood forest
moore ave
Members of the Mint family, Lamiaceae, have opposite leaves, square stems, and the blooms are usually 5 united petals with 2 lobes up and 3 down. They also have 5 united sepals. You might start with Monardas (Horehound), or Salvias.
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Members of the Mint family, Lamiaceae, have opposite leaves, square stems, and the blooms are usually 5 united petals with 2 lobes up and 3 down. They also have 5 united sepals. You might start with Monardas (Horehound), or Salvias.