Small Coastal Germander
Teucrium cubense
Observed at Peppersauce Canyon, Sta. Catalina Mts., Pinal Co., Gila Co., Arizona, USA. May 2010.
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LEAVES: Leaves are palmately or pinnately lobed - lobes more pronounced
towards base. A narrow portion of leaf descends down petiole to stem. Stems are
slightly squared off..
FLOWERS: Blue to lavender flowers on a spike at top of plant -
considerable variation in how elongated this stem is and how closely packed the
blooms. Between the flowers are small, leafy bracts.
ANNUAL: Annual with taproot grows up in spring, blooming mid to late
spring; 10 to 40 cm.
RANGE: Generally on deeper rocky soils slightly riparian flood zones in
partial shade. Ranges acros southern United States with several recognized
variaties.
FRUIT: Divides into four nutlet-seeds.
UNARMED
Lamiaceae -- Mint Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search