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Henbit

Lamium amplexicaule

Description:

It is a low-growing annual plant growing to 10-25 cm tall, with soft, finely hairy stems. The leaves are opposite, rounded, 2-3 cm diameter, with a lobed margin. The flowers are pink to purple, 1.5-2 cm long.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat garden. This plant is usually considered a weed, however the leaves, stem, and flowers of the plant are edible and are faintly reminiscent of spinach.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 16, 2013
Submitted on Mar 17, 2013

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