Mustang mint
Monardella lanceolata
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50 cm high. The leaves are sword shaped and 3-4 cm long. The flowers occur in rounded head like clusters. These are 2.5 cm across.
There are 19-20 Monardella species. They grow in North America.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zone 9.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fresh or dried leaves and flower clusters are used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or by division.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Madronella lanceolata (A. Gray) Greene;