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Mexican Oregano

Poliomintha longiflora

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Shrubby perennial with small glossy leaves and long lavender flowers.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

Notes:

Another plant, Lippia gravelons, also goes by the name Mexican Oregano. If you look up Mexican Oregano on the internet, you are likely to find a photo of Poliomintha longiflora labeled Lippia gravelons, though they are entirely different plants and look nothing alike.

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