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Monardella lanceolata

Mustang Mountain Balm

an annual member of the Monardella genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Life cycle
annual
Height
0.5 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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The plant is used as a tea substitute[2][4].

Product or use
Tea

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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A decoction of the leaves, upper stems and flowers has been used in the treatment of colds and headaches[4].

Product or use
Analgesic

Environment

Range
South-western N. America.
Habitat
Dry places, especially in disturbed soils, below 2400 metres in California[5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow late spring in situ[3].

Cultivation

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Prefers a moist but well-drained sandy soil[1]. Requires a sunny position[3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  5. Munz. A California Flora. University of California Press 1959-00-00

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