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Dicerandra radfordiana
Dicerandra radfordiana R.B. Huck
Radford's Mint, Radford's Balm, Radford's Dicerandra
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DIRA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Leaf glands emit the fragrance of cinnamon.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: To about 26 inches in height.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: GANative Distribution: Endemic to McIntosh County, Georgia.
Native Habitat: Deep, sandy, riparian soils.
Benefit
Fragrant Foliage: yesWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Dicerandra radfordiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dicerandra radfordiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dicerandra radfordiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus