Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Lamium L. [212]

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genus_en: Dead nettle

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Lamiaceae

family_ja: シソ

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distribution_en: N.Africa, Eurasia

description_en: Genus of about 50 species of annuals and usually rhizomatous perennials, occurring in habitats ranging from dry, open scrub to moist woodland, from Europe to Asia, and widespread in the Mediterranean and N. Africa. They have square stems and opposite, mainly ovate or kidney-shaped, coarsely toothed, wrinkled leaves, sometimes with coloured markings. The 2-lipped flowers are solitary, or borne in whorls in dense, leafy, spike-like inflorescences ("spikes"), mainly from late spring to summer. Grown mainly for their foliage, they provide good ground cover among shrubs or robust perennials. The larger species can be very invasive in moist, moderately fertile soils, but are less vigorous in poor soils; they may also be used in a border or in light woodland. Grow smaller, non-invasive species in a scree bed, rock garden, or alpine house.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide in autumn or early spring. For small species, take stem-tip cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.

pests_en: Foliage may be damaged by slugs and snails.

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comment_ja: オドリコソウ，ホトケノザ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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