Please Identify This plant

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Moon kyu Lee, Apr 24, 2008.

  1. Moon kyu Lee

    Moon kyu Lee Active Member

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    It seems to be a Prostanthera sp. to me, but not so sure..... I would like to know exactly what species it is.

    Thanks.
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    It looks like Rosemary (Rosmarinus officianalis) to me.

    Does it have fragrant leaves? These will help you tell if it's Rosmarinus or Prostanthera - the first has a piney scent, while the second is more minty. If it is Prostanthera, check out P. phylicifolia and P. linearis.

    The genus Prostanthera or Mint Bushes, is native to Australia; Rosmarinus comes from the Mediterrenean.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Rosemary for me too.
     
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    rosemary for sure.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Completely agree with Ron on this. Not Rosemary, but what is it?

    Regards
    chris
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Prostanthera.
     
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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I'm unfortunately not a Prostanthera expert, but looks like a P. phylicifolia...
     
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    sepo Active Member 10 Years

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    Looks like Agalinis to me.
    most probably Agalinis paupercula (Gerardia paupercula, Agalinis purpurea var. paupercula).
    Where have you seen it?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Just to say withdrawing Rosemary - can see the flowers are wrong.
     
  11. Moon kyu Lee

    Moon kyu Lee Active Member

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    Well, they are definitely not rosemary. Unfortunately, I don't have the plant now since it's in my parent's house in Pohang, so I can't say exactly what kind of scent it had. However, as I remember of, it's scent was more similar to mint then pine. So, I think it's a Prostanthera. After some searching, now I believe that it's a Prostanthera phylicifolia.

    Thanks so much every body.

    sepo, It was being sold as 'Large flowered rosemary(of course in korean)' at the flower market. and the nursery owner told me that they were from Japan. But they were not rosemary for sure, and I know that rosemaries are from Southern Europe so I decided to post it here.
     

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