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Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca

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Field Notes

Notes:

A member of the mint family, it has a long history of medicinal use.

Reference Links:

PLANTS Profile for Alyssum (madwort) | USDA PLANTS

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Comments (2)
ScottRasmussen
Yes, many plants have hairy leaves and stems, but you rarely see such hairy flowers.
KarenL
Interesting looking flower!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2011

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