Hairy Wood-mint
Scientific Name: Blephilia hirsuta
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: 2-lipped corolla, pale blue with purple spots or dull white
Habitat: Rich woods in deep leaf mold
Range: Eastern United States, west to Colorado
Comments: Foliage is often eaten by insects to such an extent that whole specimens are usually difficult to obtain.
Source: Indiana Department of Conservation, Flora of Indiana
Photograph: Used with permission from Patrick Alexander.
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