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Mint (Lamiaceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Mint (Lamiaceae)

Pycnanthemum verticillatum (var. pilosum) (Hairy Mountain Mint)
This specimen of Hairy Mountain MInt shows the roots, tall stem filled thickly with opposite leaves, and the branched top of the stem with flower clusters. Mints have been used to brew teas.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 52120

<i>Pycnanthemum verticillatum (var. pilosum)</i> (Hairy Mountain Mint)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Mint (Lamiaceae)

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