Cut-leaf mint bush
Prostanthera incisa
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
An open shrub. It grows 2.4 m high and spreads 2 m wide. It has an aroma. The leaves are oval and have teeth around the edge. The flowers are mauve. They occur in large numbers.
There are about 50-100 Prostanthera species.
Where it is found
Adelaide Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The leaves are used fresh to flavour jams and jellies.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring.