Henbit
Lamium amplexicaule
Family: LamiaceaeNative: Europe, Asia, and North AmericaIdentified: Feb 12, 2025
Henbit is a low-growing herbaceous plant known for its square stem, rounded leaves, and small purple flowers. It commonly grows in disturbed areas and fields and blooms in early spring.
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Henbit thrives in well-drained soil and prefers partial shade to full sun. It's a hardy plant that can tolerate various conditions, though it can also be considered a weed due to its rapid growth in gardens and lawns.