About Trichostema latens K.S.McClell., 2023
Trichostema latens is a perennial herb in the mint family, with opposite leaves and bilaterally symmetrical flowers that match the family's typical form. Like other species in the genus Trichostema, its flowers grow in axillary clusters and have elongated stamens that are adapted for insect pollination, specifically pollination by bees. More detailed morphological descriptions of this species can be found in regional floras and published taxonomic treatments of the genus Trichostema. This species is endemic to Franklin County, Florida, and is only known from a small number of populations. It is thought to occur in scrubby flatwoods and similar types of habitat.
