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Physostegia virginiana
Suprise in our garden clearing away the debris of Runner beans and weed - we find this hidden gem. Smooth erect perennial herb 1 to 4 ft tall with 4 angled (square) stem Leaves: Opposite, sessile, 2 to 5 inch long narrowly lanceolated, toothed. Fruits: Oblong nutlets1/8inch shiny, sharply angled. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physostegia...
Moist, water retaining soils.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2011
Submitted on Sep 9, 2011
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