Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi
Gerry's curly- leaved monardella, Gerry's curly-leaved monardella
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Family: Lamiaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1
Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi (Gerry's curly- leaved monardella) is a California plant in the Lamiaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1
How to tell it apart
vs Mentha: Mint has multiple flower clusters spaced along the stem; Monardella has one terminal pom-pom head per stem.; vs Salvia: Sage has flowers spaced along an elongated spike; Monardella's flowers are densely packed into a rounded head.; vs Veronica: Speedwell has flowers in a loose spike and isn't aromatic; Monardella's flowers form a dense head with mint scent.; vs Phacelia: Phacelia's flower clusters uncurl like a fern; Monardella's form a compact, stationary head with a bract collar.; vs Valeriana: Valerian has tiny flowers in branched clusters; Monardella has larger mint flowers in a single terminal head.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi belong to?
Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Monardella.
Is Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi rare or endangered?
Monardella sinuata ssp. gerryi carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1, state rank S1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-08
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