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Trichostema dichotomum
Trichostema dichotomum L.
Forked Bluecurls, Blue Curls
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Trichostema dichotomum var. puberulum, Trichostema pilosum
USDA Symbol: TRDI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A small plant with 2 or 3 blue, 2-lipped flowers at the tips of short branches arising from the leaf axils. Plant sticky.
The long, curled stamens characterize this dainty little plant. The southern Perennial Bluecurls (T. suffrutescens), has tiny oblong leaves and may not be a distinct species. False Pennyroyal (T. brachiatum) has short stamens not protruding from the flowers. It ranges from Quebec to Georgia, west to Texas, and north to Minnesota.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON , QC
Native Distribution: Southern Maine south to Florida; west to Texas; north to Missouri and Michigan.
Native Habitat: Dry, open, sandy, or sterile sites.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | UPL | FAC | UPL | UPL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Trichostema dichotomum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Trichostema dichotomum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trichostema dichotomum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-07Research By: TWC Staff