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Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)


Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

Other Names:  dead-nettle, henbit dead-nettle, henbit-nettle

Life Cycle:  Winter annual

Description:  A member of the mint family, henbit has a square stem.  The lower leaves have petioles and the upper leaves do not.  The flowers are reddish purple, without pedicels.

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Herbicide Options: Response of Pasture Weeds to Herbicides and Mowing - AGR 207

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