Clasping Henbit
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Scientific Name Lamium amplexicaule
Family Name Mint ( Lamiaceae )
 
5 petals; 2 lipped tubular flowers; square stem

Flower: Long, slender, bright red-purple tubular flowers in whorls. Flowers project beyond leaves at upper portion of stem.

Leaves: Rounded upper leaves clasp the stem.

Height 5-50 cm.
Reference:
Niehaus, Ripper, Savage Peterson Field Guide to Southwestern and Texas Wildflowers p. 318
All year
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