- Clinopodium mimuloides
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Clinopodium mimuloides Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Clinopodium Species: C. mimuloides Binomial name Clinopodium mimuloides
(Benth.) KuntzeSynonyms Satureja mimuloides
Clinopodium is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name monkeyflower savory. It is endemic to California, where it can be found in the mountain ranges of the Central Coast and Los Angeles area. It grows in chaparral, woodlands, and other local habitat.
Description
It is a perennial herb or small shrub growing erect to about two meters in height. The slender branches are hairy, the herbage aromatic. The leaves have toothed or wavy edges and are up to 8 centimeters long by 6 wide. Flowers occur in the leaf axils. Each is tubular and may be over 3 centimeters long. The flowers are salmon pink in color, and as the plant's name suggests, resemble those of some Mimulus species.
External links
Categories:- Lamiaceae
- Flora of Baja California
- Flora of California chaparral and woodlands
- Peninsular Ranges
- Lamiaceae stubs
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