HENBIT, LAMIUM AMPLEXICAULE

Lamium amplexicaule, commonly called henbit, is a weedy plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) related to the ornamental lamiums. Native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa, it is widespread throughout the US and other parts of the world. The leaves of this and other species are eaten raw or cooked in Europe and Asia, but are rarely used as a salad green in this country. This plant is generally found in open areas on waste ground, in lawns, cultivated fi elds, pastures, along roadsides and railroads, and in other disturbed, unmanaged areas and is a common urban weed in the Midwest.