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Monday, March 12, 2012

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

A weedy annual 4-16" tall. Leaves are 0pposite. Flowers: pinkish purple, tubular, to 0.7" long, 2-lipped corolla is dilated at the throat, the lower lip spotted, densely hairy calyx has long, narrow converging teeth. Bloom time: March - June. Found in open areas, lawns, fields and waste places throughout the US and TN. Although many refer to this plant as a "bothersome weed", look closely at the flower - it is rather beautiful and during spring, the colonies create a pink hue throughout fields and roadsides.

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  1. What's Blooming Now by George WallaceMarch 12, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    If this is NOT growing in your yard, you are spending way too much time on yard work!

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