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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
sideways, and downward during fruiting. Corollas are labiate, 5-6mm
long, and the calyx's upper lips have three prickles. Bloom time:
July-August. |