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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Elsholtzia:

Elsholtzia ciliata / Naginatakouju

Elsholtzia ciliata / Naginatakouju ナギナタコウジュ

Elsholtzia ciliata is an annual herb found on roadsides in the countryside, growing to 30-60cm tall. Leaves are opposite phyllotaxis, 3-9cm in length, 1-4cm in width, in the oval to oblong-ovate shape, with sharp tips and serrations on the margins. Branch tops bear spikes of many small, light purple flowers. The corollas measure 5mm long, are lip-shaped, and the margins are exquisitely cleft, looking like fine hairs. Bloom time: September-October.