Lamium purpureum
Lamium purpureum, also known as Purple Deadnettle, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is also found in North America and New Zealand as an introduced species.
Description[edit | edit source]
Lamium purpureum is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of 10 to 30 cm. The leaves are opposite, rounded to heart-shaped, and have a red-purple tinge. The flowers are red-purple, and are produced in whorls on the upper part of the stem.
Distribution and habitat[edit | edit source]
Lamium purpureum is native to Europe and Asia, and has been introduced to North America and New Zealand. It is commonly found in disturbed sites and waste areas, and can also grow in a variety of habitats including lawns, gardens, roadsides, and fields.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Lamium purpureum has been used in traditional medicine for its astringent and diuretic properties. It has also been used as a culinary herb, and the young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
Cultivation[edit | edit source]
Lamium purpureum is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, but prefers well-drained soil. It can grow in both full sun and partial shade.
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