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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