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Family: Lamiaceae
Form: Herbaceous perennial reaching 3 ft.
Leaves: Simple, opposite, serrate, pubescent, aromatic
Stem/Bark: Green, pubescent
Flower: Purple spotted petals offset by showy purple bracts
Fruit:
Comments: Leaves have a pleasant, minty scent when crushed.
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