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Monardella villosa is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
[Wikipedia] Description, Subspecies, Uses: Monardella villosa forms a small bush or matted groundcover tangle of hairy mint-scented foliage. It produces rounded inflorescences of small, thready, bright lavender or pink flowers.[1] It is a perennial subshrub and flowers from May to August.[2]
Subspecies
Subspecies include:[3]
Monardella villosa ssp. franciscana
Monardella villosa ssp. obispoensis
Monardella villosa ssp. villosa
Uses
The flowers are attractive to butterflies,[1] with the nectar providing a food source for them.
This plant was used by the indigenous peoples of California as a remedy for stomach upset, respiratory conditions, and sore throat. It may also be steeped into a bitter mint tea.[1] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)
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Suggested Citation
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
with data contributed by
public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California:The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 04/25/2024).