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Chaiturus marrubiastrum (1 records found)

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LAMIACEAE -
Mint Family

Chaiturus marrubiastrum (L.) Reichenbach (horehound mother-wort)

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Synonym

Leonurus marrubiastrum L.

Meaning of Scientific Name

Chaiturus: possibly from chaet/chait, meaning bristle; marrubiastrum: classical Latin name for this familiar cough remedy

Native Plant

No

Life Form

Biennial Herb

Flowering Period

Summer

Physiographic Province

☑ Piedmont ☐ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Rare in disturbed areas, edges

State Status

Non-native

Piedmont Status

Non-native

Coastal Plain Status

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Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

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Additional Info

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