Desert lavender
Condea emoryi
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has several stems. It can grow 5-6 m tall. The leaves are oval and grey-green. They have teeth along the edge and are hairy. The flowers are violet or blue and in the axils of the leaves. They are 2.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds