Pycnanthemum pilosum, commonly known as the hairy mountain mint, American mountain mint, and whorled mountain mint, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Pycnanthemum native to North America.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Pycnanthemum |
| Species: | P. pilosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pycnanthemum pilosum Nutt.
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Description
editPycnanthemum pilosum is a herbaceous perennial plant. It has a minty odor.[1]
It spreads by both rhizomes and seed.[1] Blooms are present from July to September.[2]
Range
editIt can be found in the eastern and central United States.[2]
Protection
editPycnanthemum pilosum is protected in Michigan.[3]
Uses
editIt can be used to make potpourri.[1]
It provides a significant food source for honeybees.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. North Carolina State University. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Pycnanthemum pilosum". missouribotanicalgarden.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Pycnanthemum pilosum". mnfi.anr.msu.edu. Michigan State University. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Cowles, Richard S. "Diversionary Plantings and Fixed Land Honey Production" (PDF). portal.ct.gov. Connecticut Agricultural Extension Station. Retrieved 7 May 2023.