Lamium amplexicaule, commonly known as common henbit, or greater henbit, is a species of Lamium native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa.
It is a low-growing annual plant growing to 10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in) tall, with soft, finely hairy stems. The leaves are opposite, rounded, 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) diameter, with a lobed margin. The flowers are pink to purple, 1.5–2 cm (0.59–0.79 in) long. The specific name refers to the amplexicaul leaves (leaves grasping the stem).

Characteristic of: Japanese cuisine
Contained by: Haru no nanakusajp-ro
Also known as:
Japanese (Romanized): henbitcommon henbit
Latin species name: Lamium amplexicaule
Wikidata ID: Q159008
Wikipedia title: Lamium amplexicaule
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