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Meehania cordata
Meehania cordata (Nutt.) Britton
Meehan's Mint
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MECO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: IL , KY , NC , OH , PA , TN , VA , WVFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Meehania cordata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Meehania cordata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Meehania cordata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-06Research By: TWC Staff