Identification: herb id needed

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  1. hanna

    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    I think the plant is an herb. The leaves have a strong medicinal smell when rubbed.
    The blooms are delicate small and light blue. The plant is currently indoors and started to produce blossoms. Thanks for any lead.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    hanna,
    Yes, this is a herb. I grow this plant for cooking, I don't think my will never have a chance to flower.
    Cuban oregano, Jamaican thyme.
    Plectranthus amboinicus.
     
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    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Chris and ET2007,
    I agree with the genus, the species could be 'amboinicus'- or common name vick's plant- it has a strong menthol smell when rubbed.
     
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    it's plectranthus barbatus
     
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    hanna Active Member 10 Years

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    Joclyn, thanks for your comment. I lean towards 'amboinicus' after reading up on different websites.
     

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