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Lamium purpureum
Fairly low growing wildflower. Blooms early in the spring with small, pink or purple flowers. Leaves hairy, green and/or purple in color. Often grows in large patches. Important source of nectar and pollen for bees in the early Spring (as per Wikipedia). Mint Family.
Cantiague Park, Westbury, NY. Disturbed habitat like roadsides and cultivated areas.
Entire plant is edible. Introduced to the US and considered invasive in some areas.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
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