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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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