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nettleleaf giant hyssop
Scientific Name: Agastache urticifolia var. urticifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agastache urticifolia: Nettle-Leaf Giant Hyssop
Agastache urticifolia, a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), is known by several common names, most notably nettle-leaf giant hyssop and horse nettle.
Considerations for Pets
- Species in the Mint Family (Lamiaceae) can be broadly divided into two groups based on flower location.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agastache urticifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
- Family: Lamiaceae (also known as Labiatae)
- Synonyms:
- Agastache glaucifolia
- Lophanthus urticifolius
- Subspecies: Agastache urticifolia var. urticifola
- USDA Plants Database Code: AGUR
Distribution and Habitat
- Agastache urticifolia is native to western North America.
- Its range extends from British Columbia to California and Colorado.
- It's commonly found in woodlands and moist areas, particularly in the western Rockies.
Morphological Characteristics
- Agastache urticifolia is an upright perennial.
- It has fragrant, green leaves.
- It produces short spikes of soft purple-blue flowers that bloom in summer.
- Leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and toothed.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Butterflies are known to be attracted to Agastache urticifolia.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- The Miwok people traditionally used a decoction of the leaves as an antirheumatic remedy.
Quirky Facts
- The plant has a highly fragrant and minty aroma, and its leaves can be used to make a unique tea.