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Monardella lanceolata - A.Gray.

Common Name Mustang Mountain Balm
Family Lamiaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Dry places, especially in disturbed soils, below 2400 metres in California[71].
Range South-western N. America.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Full sun
Monardella lanceolata Mustang Mountain Balm


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Monardella lanceolata Mustang Mountain Balm
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Monardella lanceolata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

M. sanguinea.

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea

The plant is used as a tea substitute[177, 257].

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Medicinal Uses

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Analgesic

A decoction of the leaves, upper stems and flowers has been used in the treatment of colds and headaches[257].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a moist but well-drained sandy soil[1]. Requires a sunny position[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow late spring in situ[200].

Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (California), Mexico (Baja)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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