About Stachys mexicana Benth.
Stachys mexicana Benth. is a perennial herb in the mint family, with the characteristic opposite leaves and square stems of the group. Its inflorescences are made up of axillary clusters of tubular, two-lipped reddish-pink corollas, held inside calyces with broadly triangular lobes. When crushed, its leaves and stems release the strong unpleasant odor common to many species in the Stachys genus. This species is frequently confused with Stachys cooleyae, which has longer, magenta-colored corollas. According to Plants of the World Online, Stachys mexicana grows only in the westernmost states, provinces, and territories of continental United States and Canada. Details of its specific habitat preferences, such as elevation range and preferred soil types, are not yet fully documented in currently cited sources.
