(Cut-leaf Germander)
Teucrium laciniatum, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 6868
Teucrium laciniatum, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 6856
Teucrium laciniatum, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 6873
Teucrium laciniatum, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 6863
Teucrium laciniatum, Lathrop State Park, Huerfano Co. 6883
| Scientific Name | Teucrium laciniatum | USDA Plants Symbol | TELA |
| Common Name | Cut-leaf Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32359 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Life zones and habitat: Plains and Foothills (4500 to 6500 ft. ); limestone or gypsum soils in pastures, plains, open areas. Plant: Low-growing perennial with several to many erect stems branching from base in tufts, 3 to 6 inches tall, rarely taller. Leaves: Opposite leaves 0.4 to 2 inches long, deeply pinnately-lobed 2 to 8 times and lobes may be cut again with tips rolled inward (revolute). Inflorescence: Flowers crowded at stem tips, 1/2 to 1 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks, united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe very long and broad with hairs on upper surface; upper two lobes much smaller; long, protruding stamens and stigma. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Colorado Status: Native |
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