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heartleaf thorn-mint
Scientific Name: Acanthomintha obovata ssp. cordata
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Acanthomintha obovata subsp. cordata: Heartleaf Thorn-mint
Explore the fascinating world of the Heartleaf Thorn-mint, a unique plant with notable characteristics and intriguing ecological connections.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "thorn-mint" suggests the presence of thorns.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "thorn-mint" suggests the presence of thorns.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Acanthomintha obovata Jeps. subsp. cordata Jokerst
- Common Name: Heartleaf Thorn-mint
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms: Cordata
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in California, specifically growing on Serpentine soils near the Crystal Springs Reservoir in a six-mile radius.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Annual
- Requires a bright place with direct sunlight and does not tolerate cold weather.
Ecological Role
- Coexists with other rare species like Hoover's eriastrum and oval-leaved snapdragons in specific habitats.
Related Acanthomintha Species
- San Diego Thorn-mint: Acanthomintha ilicifolia (Gray)
- San Mateo Thorn-mint: Acanthomintha duttonii
- Santa Clara Thorn-mint: Acanthomintha obovata
- San Benito Thorn-mint: Acanthomintha obovata subsp. cordata
Further Information
- Additional details can be found on Garden Guides and through the United States Department of Agriculture.