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hairy pagoda-plant

Scientific Name: Blephilia hirsuta var. hirsuta

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Hairy Pagoda Plant (Blephilia hirsuta)

The Hairy Pagoda Plant, scientifically known as Blephilia hirsuta, is a charming perennial with a distinctive appearance. Its common names include hairy wood mint and hairy pagoda plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has hairy stems and toothed leaf margins, which may be a tactile consideration for pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has hairy stems and toothed leaf margins, which may be a tactile consideration for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blephilia hirsuta (Pursh) Benth.
  • Common Names: Hairy Wood Mint, Hairy Pagoda Plant
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Genus: Blephilia
  • Species: hirsuta
  • Rank: Species
  • Varieties:
    • Blephilia hirsuta var. glabrata Fernald
    • Blephilia hirsuta var. hirsuta (Pursh) Benth.
  • Synonyms: Monarda hirsuta species (mentioned but not confirmed as a synonym)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern North America.
  • Observed in locations such as Garrett County, Maryland; Allegany County, Maryland; Minnesota; middle Tennessee; southern Ontario (though some species may be excluded); Alabama; Arkansas; Wisconsin; Ohio.
  • Found in moderately wet to medium moisture level, rich, loamy soil.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Erect perennial forb.
  • Square, hairy stems.
  • Grows to a height of 1-3 feet (approximately 30-90 cm).
  • Has the largest leaves of all plants in its genus.
  • Aromatic leaves with one-inch stems, rounded bases, and toothed margins.
  • Showy greenish-white flowers in stacked clusters, resembling the tiered rooftops of Asian pagodas.
  • Has a taproot.

Ecology

  • An herbaceous perennial of the mint family Lamiaceae

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "Pagoda Plant" comes from the tiered whorls of flowers resembling the tiered rooftops of Asian pagodas.

Further Information

  • PLANTS Web site (USDA)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
  • Red List of South African Plants (for comparison with Mimetes capitulatus)
  • Canadas Plant