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longspur balm
Scientific Name: Dicerandra cornutissima
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (Robins' mint, long-spurred balm)
Longspur Balm (Dicerandra cornutissima)
Longspur balm, also known as Robin's mint or longspurred mint, is a unique and interesting plant native to Florida.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates a "No" rating regarding the safety of Longspur Balm for both dogs and cats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dicerandra cornutissima R.B. Huck
- Common Names: Longspur balm, Robin's mint, longspurred mint
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Dicerandra frutescens var. cornutissima
Distribution and Habitat
- Longspur balm is native to Florida.
- It is endemic to Marion County.
- It is one of six woody Dicerandra species native to Florida.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Longspur balm is a perennial forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Ecological Role
- The plant can be found in xeric soils.
- It is classified as an endangered species on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
Additional Information
- Longspur balm may have slightly different needs when grown in a container compared to when grown in the ground.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dicerandra cornutissima.