Lycopus rubellus
| Lycopus rubellus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Lycopus |
| Species: | L. rubellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lycopus rubellus Moench | |
Lycopus rubellus, commonly known as taperleaf water-horehound, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is a perennial herb native to parts of the United States, where it occurs in wetland and riparian habitats.
Taxonomy
Lycopus rubellus was described by Conrad Moench and is accepted as a distinct species in modern taxonomic treatments.[1]
Description
Lycopus rubellus is a perennial herbaceous plant typical of the genus Lycopus, with opposite leaves and small flowers produced in clusters in the leaf axils. As a member of the mint family, it shares characteristics common to other Lamiaceae, including square stems and bilaterally symmetrical flowers.
References
- ↑ "Lycopus rubellus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
External links
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