henbit

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit
Henbit
William S. Justice @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
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henbit

Weed Characteristics

Other names: giraffehead, henbit deadnettle, common henbit, deadnettle, blind nettle, bee nettle
Leaf type: Broadleaf
Flowers: Pink, purple

A weed in the mint family with rounded leaves and toothed edges. Stems are square and grow up to 10 inches tall, but they are weak and may lie almost horizontal. Thrives in cool, moist shade.