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Motherwort

17 Apr 2008 174
These remains were seen at the Reader Rock Garden recently. "Originally from Central Asia it is now found worldwide, spread largely due to its use as a herbal remedy. L. cardiaca, a member of the mint family, has a square stem and opposite leaves. The basal leaves are wedge shaped with 3 points while the upper leaves are more latticed. Flowers appear in leaf axils on the upper part of the plant and it blooms between June - August. The flowers are small, pink to lilac in colour often with furry lower lips. The plant grows to about 60-100 cm in height. It can be found along roadsides and in vacant fields and other waste areas." From Wikipedia.