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TransPecos giant hyssop
Scientific Name: Agastache breviflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agastache breviflora: Trans-Pecos Giant Hyssop
Agastache breviflora, commonly known as Trans-Pecos giant hyssop, is a perennial subshrub forb/herb belonging to the genus Agastache, also known as giant hyssop.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agastache breviflora (A. Gray) Epling
- Common Name: Trans-Pecos giant hyssop
- Genus: Agastache Clayton ex Gronov.
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text mentions the plant's relation to other species of Agastache, but explicit synonyms aren't listed.
Distribution and Habitat
- Agastache breviflora is native to Northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora, Durango) and the Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Agastache breviflora has a shrub-like growth habit, developing a rounded form.
- It is a perennial herb that can grow to a height of 24" to 36" (approximately 60-90 cm) and a width of 18" to 24" (approximately 45-60 cm).
Common Names
- Trans-Pecos Giant Hyssop
- Anise Hyssop
- Blue Giant Hyssop
- Anise Mint
- Lemon Licorice Mint
- New Mexico Giant Hyssop
- Bill Williams Mountain Giant Hyssop
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: A PLANTS profile of Agastache breviflora (Trans-Pecos giant hyssop) is available from the USDA.
- Discover Life: Information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agastache breviflora can be found on Discover Life.
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