Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Leonurus cardiaca

Common Name: Motherwort, Lion's Tail

DescriptionOnce cultivated for home remedies now has become a causal weed.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Weeds
Sunlightsun to shade
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowerslilac to pale purple, appear fuzzy, found in axillary clusters of 11-12 sessile flowers that form a false whorl almost surrounding the stem
Leavessimple, opposite, have long petiole, 3 lobed, coarsely toothed and leaves on lower stem are more deeply divided
Dimensionsup to 1-2 meters
Native SiteEurasia
Misc FactsHas a host of herbal remedies of special benefits for women, hence the name "Motherwort".
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