Trichostema fruticosum

Trichostema fruticosum is a species of flowering plant native to the Southeastern United States. This species is relatively recently described, being split out from Trichostema dichotomum in 2023.

Description
Short lived perennial with a bushy to diffuse form reaching about 1.25 m (4 ft) in height. Stems cylindrical and pubescent. Leaves ovate, entire, with obtuse to rarely rounded apex, and cuneate to attenuate base. This species typically flowers and fruits from April to December.

Range and habitat
This species is found in the lower/southern coastal plain of Georgia, coastal plain of Florida, coastal Mississippi, and coastal Alabama. This species is often found in openings of mesic to semi-dry habitats, most commonly near the shore.