Calflora Taxon Report
Lamium purpureum  L.
Henbit,   Purple dead nettle,   Purple deadnettle
Lamium purpureum is an annual herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Lamium
Family: Lamiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Information about Lamium purpureum from other sources

[Wikipedia] Edibility: Young plants have edible tops and leaves, used in salads or in stir-fry as a spring vegetable. If finely chopped it can also be used in sauces.[14] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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