About Rhododon ciliatus (Benth.) Epling
Genus Common Name and Classification
Rhododon, commonly called sandmint, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
Genus First Description Date
This genus was first described in 1939.
Included Species in Genus
It includes two known species: Rhododon ciliatus, known as Texas sandmint, and Rhododon angulatus, known as angled sandmint.
Genus Endemic Range
Both species are endemic to the state of Texas in the United States.
Profiled Species Identity
The species profiled here is Rhododon ciliatus (Benth.) Epling.