This native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall. The stem supports opposite, broadly lance-shaped and toothed leaves up to 6 inches long (B). Above the leaves the thin, stiff stems and branches hold tiny, small white and lavender flowers on short horizontal stalks (A). The paired flowers are opposite on the stem, each pair at right angles to the next one. Identified by the snapdragon-like flowers, which fold down along the stem after being spent and going to seed (C).
Widespread in moist woodlands, flowering from June through August. In Fontenelle Forest, uncommon, for instance along Cottonwood Trail. At Neale Woods, uncommon along Neale Trail.
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