Clinopodium hinense var. hibetchense is
a perennial herb inhabiting forest- edges or floors in hilly
districts; slender stems extend obliquely upward, seeming somewhat
weak-kneed, with many hairs. With short petioles, leaves are of
alternate phyllotaxis, in the shape of an oval to long oval, 6-8cm
in length, with tips obtusely pointed, bases circular, and margins
with serrations. Branch tips bear inflorescences with several rows
of white to light red-purple ligulate flowers, 6-7mm long, in
whirls; upper lips are small, and lower ones are significant, cleft
in three. Bloom time: June-August. |