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Lobster bush (Plectranthus neochilus)

Description

Plectranthus neochilus (lobster bush, fly bush, or mosquito bush) is a perennial ground cover with highly fragrant, partially scalloped, ovate leaves. flowers are purple blue inflorescent spikes.overall the plant almost resembles a succulent lavender bush, with oversized flowers. The leaves present with small hairs on the tops, and a grey-green colour. The plant itself remains a ground cover for the duration of its life (45–60 cm), forming massive bushes rather quickly.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Lamiales

            • Family: Lamiaceae

              • Genus: Plectranthus