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Dicerandra cornutissima
Also called Longspurred Mint
Dicerandra cornutissima is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common names longspurred mint, longspurred balm, and Robin's mint. It is endemic to Florida in the United States. It is found in Marion County, and possibly Sumter County, but it may have been totally extirpated from the latter. There are 12 known occurrences remaining as of 2017, down from 15 in 2000. The plant was federally listed as an endangered species in 1985.
This species was formerly included within the description of its relative, Dicerandra frutescens. It was separated, elevated to species status, and described by Robin B. Huck in 1981. The new species is distinguished from D. frutescens in its darker, deeper pink flowers, its larger anthers, the smaller amount of hairs on its style, and its relatively narrow leaves.
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