LAMIACEAE

Hedeoma acinoides

Common Name:  Slender Hedeoma

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habit in mid-April--Hedeoma acinoides is a Spring-flowering annual
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flowers--the flowers are clustered in the axils of the leaves (an axillary inflorescence).  Are these flowers zygomorphic or actinomorphic?  When you see these in the field, make sure to crush a leaf or two to get that lemon scent!