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Lake Wales balm
Scientific Name: Dicerandra christmanii
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (Garrett's mint)
Dicerandra christmanii (Lake Wales Balm)
Dicerandra christmanii, commonly known as Lake Wales Balm, Garrett's Mint, or Yellow Scrub Balm, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the mint family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dicerandra christmanii R.B. Huck & W.S. Judd
- Synonym: Dicerandra frutescens var. christmanii (Huck & Judd) D.B. Ward
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Dicerandra christmanii is an endangered species endemic to the Lake Wales Ridge in Florida.
- It specifically grows on yellow sands within the Florida scrub habitat, primarily south of Josephine Creek.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This plant is described as a subshrub or forb/herb.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- The species is listed as endangered by both federal and state authorities.
- The Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge plays a role in its protection.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page with information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dicerandra christmanii.