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Moluccella L.Lamiaceae |
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Alternate trade names
bells of Ireland Common names
bells of Ireland Species cultivated
Moluccella laevis L. Origin
Eastern Mediterranean. Brief characterization
Square stems bearing spike-like inflorescences of 6-10 flowers in false whorls at leaf axils; expanded, green, trumpet-shaped calyx tube ca. 2.5 cm across; white, bilabiate corolla enclosed in calyx, of 1 hooded upper lip and 3 lower lobes, the center one larger and usually notched. In cut stems leaves may be removed and unopened corollas visible only as white central disks. Countries exporting
Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe.  |
