[wikipedia] Habitat, Characteristic, Taxonomy: Stachys stebbinsii is a species of perennial herb in the mint family commonly known as Stebbins' hedgenettle. This plant is characterized by a musky aroma, flowers with large lower lips, and glandular hairs that densely cover the stems. S. stebbinsii is native to California and northwestern Baja California. It is usually found growing in moist places in a wide variety of habitats including disturbed areas, chaparral, coastal sage scrub and mountains.[1][2] Taxonomy Stachys stebbinsii was described by Gerald A. Mulligan and Derek B. Munro in their 1989 treatment on the Stachys species of North America.[3] Before it was described, S. stebbinsii was usually included under Stachys rigida or Stachys ajugoides var. rigida.[4] The chromosome number is 2n = 66.[2] Stachys stebbinsii is named after G. Ledyard Stebbins.[3] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)