Phlomis herba-venti
Herbe au vent
Iranian Jerusalum Sage
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 15-20 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Whorled |
| Height | 70 cm |
Description
‘Phlomis’ in Greek means flame, referring perhaps to the use of the leaves as lamp wicks.
Flowers
Flowers are borne in dense whorls along a straight stem, deep pink or purple with the upper lip hooded. The lower lip is 3-lobed, the middle lobe being the largest. Calyx hairy and toothed.
Leaves
Whorled cluster of leaves encircle the stem. Cluster of long, pointed to egg-shaped leaves surrounding the stem at the same height, serrated, wrinkled above, downy beneath.
Fruits Seeds
Nut: 1-4 small nuts, enclosed within the calyx.
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