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Family:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Laminaceae<\/span><\/p>\n

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Regional Subspecies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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n\/a<\/p>\n

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Habit:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Decumbent or erect herb to 50 cm high. Basal rosette of hairy leaves, 3-12 cm long, 2-5 cm wide, often toothed. Leafy flowering stem with blue-violet or mauve-pink flowers in leaf axils (Sep-Nov).<\/p>\n

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Habitat & Site Preference:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Variety of habitats, including sandplains, hillslopes, ridges, and riverine plains. Dappled shade or partial sun, tolerates full sun. Frost hardy and drought tolerant. Grows in a wide range of soils and climatic conditions. Prefers 250 – 550 mm rainfall in the Riverina.<\/p>\n

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Seed Collection & Propagation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Collect seed late Dec-Jan. Propagate from seed or cuttings.<\/p>\n

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Values & Uses:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Erosion control in sandy areas. Leaves used for medicinal infusion by First Nations People. Widely cultivated carpeting plant for gardens.<\/p>\n

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