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Phryma leptostachya ssp. asiatica
is a perennial herb that occurs in groves or similar habitats,
growing 30-70cm in height. Leaves are opposite, 7-10cm long, 4-7cm
wide, oval to long oblong, with coarse serrations on margins.
Flowers are arranged in a spike-like manner and are white, often
tinged with a light red. Buds face upward, open facing sideways, and
downward in fruiting time. Corollas are labiate, 5-6mm long, and the
calyx's upper lips have three prickles. Bloom time: July-August. |