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| Scientific Name | Teucrium laciniatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TELA |
| Common Name | Cut-leaf Germander | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 32359 |
| Family | Lamiaceae (Mint) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Limestone or gypsum soils in pastures, plains, open areas. Plant: Low-growing perennial with several to many erect stems branching from base in tufts, 3 to 6 inches tall, rarely taller. Leaves: Opposite leaves 0.4 to 2 inches long, deeply pinnately-lobed 2 to 8 times and lobes may be cut again with tips rolled inward (revolute). Inflorescence: Flowers crowded at stem tips, 1/2 to 1 inch long with 5 white petals with purple streaks united at base and forming lobes; lower lip with 3 lobes, center lobe very long and broad with hairs on upper surface; upper two lobes much smaller; long, protruding stamens and stigma. Bloom Period: May to September. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, and SEINet. | BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
