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Lycopus virginicus
Lycopus virginicus L.
Virginia Water Horehound, Virginia Bugleweed, American Water Horehound, Sweet Bugleweed, Water Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Greeen Archangle, Purple Archangle, Paul's Betony, Wood-betony, Wolf-foot, Egyptian's Herb
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LYVI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.
Leaf: Dark green or purple, lanceolate-ovate to ovate.
Flower: Stamens included in the corolla.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: PE , QC
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lycopus virginicus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lycopus virginicus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lycopus virginicus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-06Research By: TWC Staff