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Virginia Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum

Other scientific names: Koellia virginiana, Pycnanthemum lanceolatum, Satureja virginiana

French names: Pycnanthème de Virginie

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Group: Mountain Mints

Flowers: Summer;  White;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire

Height: 75-90 cm (29-35 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 78   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: virginianum: of Virginia


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Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)
Photograph by Graham Buck


Range map for Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)

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