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Lamium amplexicaule


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Lamium amplexicaule
  • Scientific Name: Lamium amplexicaule
  • Common Name: henbit deadnettle
  • Symbol: LAAM
  • Category: Dicot
  • Genus: Lamium
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Family Common Name: Mint family
  • Order: Lamiales
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Duration: Annual, Biennial
  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Native Status: L48 (I), HI (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (W)
  • Edible: unknown
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  • Scientific Name: Lamium amplexicaule
  • Common Name(s): henbit deadnettle
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: yes
  • Parts Used: root, stem, leaf


  • your_comforting_company
    4 Apr, 2010

    Henbit has very distinct opposite leaves, and very unique purple and spotted flowers, reminiscent of spotted bluecurls. A member of the mint family, The plant is said to be toxic to sheep, but is reportedly edible by humans (Elpel).
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    your_comforting_company
    4 Apr, 2010

    Henbit contains tannins, mucilage and flavonoids. used as a mild astringent and expectorant (Schauenberg).
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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