2020 Mary Sue Ittner 2019 Patrick Furtado 2019 Patricia Ashe 2019 David Self 2020 James Gonsman 2019 Patricia Ashe 2023 R.A. Chasey 2019 David Wolfson 2001 Jeff Abbas 2006 Dr. Mark S. Brunell 2007 Neal Kramer 2022 Irene Rosen 2023 Cara Wilcox 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 2021 Joel A. Germond, Psy.D. 2020 Dee Shea Himes 2021 Ken Lunders 2020 Eliezer Margolis 2020 Eliezer Margolis 2015 James Gonsman 2007 Neal Kramer
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]. 2023. Berkeley, California:The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 12/02/2023).