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Malaxis

Malaxis sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny maroon flowers on a shrub with long leaves.

Habitat:

Valley of flowers.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (15)
Ashish
http://www.mpbd.info/plants/isodon-lophanthoides.php
Ashish
Plectranthus is commonly called its genus
Ashish
I believe its Isodon sp
Wild Things
No Ashish not tulsi, Monkey mind there was no smell from this variety. There was of ban tulsi but then it was a different plant and flower. I had noticed it and will upload later.
Ashish
Its a kind of Tulasi plant.
Ashish
Do not take fast decision.. Lamiaceae leafs and flowering bunch is identical... Need to find exact specie... Eulalia...is expert in such... Alice also hinted..!!
Ashish
Can be http://www.nmessences.com/essences/red_salvia.html
Ashish
Structure look alike Lamiaceae family...!!
Wild Things
Thanks Alice. Will run a search for fireweed.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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