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| Scientific Name | Teucrium cubense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TECU |
| Common Name | Small Coastal Germander, Cut-leaf Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32354 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Generally found in low, wet areas in sandy or silty soils along arroyos, washes or stream banks; the plants shown below were found in Big Bend at ~6000 ft in the Chisos Basin in gravelly soil. Plant: Upright annual or perennial with several stems from base, 6 to 28 inches tall, unbranched. Leaves: Opposite 1/2 to 2 inches long with 2 to 8 lobes cut almost halfway through leaf and may be cut again. Inflorescence: Small flowers 1/2 to 3/4 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe long and broad; arching stamens. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
