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Lion's Tail or Wild Dagga

Leonotis leonurus

Photo by ReannaDee
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Field Notes

Description:

With a little help, this has finally been identified. A species in the mint family, this flower was traditionally used in Africa for medicinal purposes.

Habitat:

This was in the gardens at Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. Natively it can be found in southern Africa where it is very common.

Reference Links:

Leonotis leonurus (L.) R. Br., Leonotis leonurus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
ReannaDee
Thanks so much for the help identifying. :)
Isabela
Leonotis leonurus? It reminds me of my spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/4016008

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PublishedApril 28, 2011

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