Phryma leptostachya ssp. asiatica is
a perennial herb occurring in groves or the like, growing 30-70cm in
height. Leaves are opposite, 7-10cm long, 4-7cm wide, oval to long
oblong, with coarse serrations on margins. Flowers attach in a spike
way and are white, often tinging 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. |