These plants evolved in Florida millions of years ago. They may be gone in decades
Nearly all scrub mints grow in areas that are being rapidly developed or converted to agricultural pasture.
Nearly all scrub mints grow in areas that are being rapidly developed or converted to agricultural pasture.
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