Victorian Christmas bush
Prostanthera lasianthos

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. The leaves are smooth. The stems are green and square. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-10 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are dark green on top and paler green underneath. The flowers occur in groups. The flowers are irregular with 2 lobes on top and 3 lower down.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The dried leaves are used as a mint flavouring. Caution: It should only be used in small amounts.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Prostanthera lasianthos var. subcoriacea Benth.;