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Lamium amplexicaule L.

henbit dead-nettle (Lamiaceae / Labiatae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

The leaves of Lamium amplexicaule are sessile and clasping, encircling the stem.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-05-12

 henbit dead-nettle / Lamium amplexicaule: The leaves of _Lamium amplexicaule_ are sessile and clasping, encircling the stem.

The flowers of Lamium amplexicaule are strongly curved upwards.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-05-12

 henbit dead-nettle / Lamium amplexicaule: The flowers of _Lamium amplexicaule_ are strongly curved upwards.

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