Hairy Wood Mint (Blephilia hirsuta)

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Other Names: Hairy Pagoda Plant

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 2*

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Interesting Facts: As with all members of the mint family (Lamiaceae) this species has a square stem that can be quite pungent if it or any other part of the plant are broken open. The foliage of this species is a favorite food among many insect species.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.