Question: Hello, this plant was observed in a deciduous forest. The plant was approximately 10 inches tall, with serrated leaves and …
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Question
Hello, this plant was observed in a deciduous forest. The plant was approximately 10 inches tall, with serrated leaves and green capsules in a raceme. The steam was reddish. The plant is located in S.E. CT.
Answer
Dear eehrlich, good morning. You appear to have photographed a small plant of Collinsonia canadensis (northern horsebalm). This is a native member of the mint family that is usually found in moist, deciduous forests.
