Cantinoa mutabilis
Tropical bushmint (Cantinoa mutabilis) is a non-native landscape weed indigenous to Central and South America. This weed can be particularly problematic when establishing roadside or natural area native wildflower plantings.
- Scientific Name: Cantinoa mutabilis
- Common Name: Tropical bushmint
- Seasonality: Year-round
- Soil Type: Wet to dry
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
- Plant Growth: Upright subshrub
- UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas
- Common Weeds That Can Interfere with Establishment, Sustainability, and Aesthetics of Wildflower Plantings