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Trichostema dichotomum
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant. Some people call it Penny Royal Blooms in fall
Wild flower
Lamiaceae (Mint) Family A related species, T. Canadensis, has yellow flowers.
Spotted on Sep 17, 2011
Submitted on Sep 18, 2011
8 Comments
Yes, it seems to be.
Hmmm... such hairy soft branches are typical mint family.
Yes, some look very much alike!!
Yes... you got it...
Earlier I thout of Lamiaceae... but here I do not see its herb flowers on top... so confused...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tricho...
Its in the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family
Ok I will look for it! Thank you !!
Also check in Acanthaceae family...
Might be one from Balsaminaceae family as per flower and plant structure.
Like Impatiens genus herb.... may be different.