species 79,789 observations
Henbit Deadnettle
Lamium amplexicaule
Field notes
Lamium amplexicaule, commonly known as henbit dead-nettle, is a species of Lamium native to most of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. The specific name refers to the leaves, which are amplexicaul (clasping the stem).
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Ruby Tiger Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Garden Tiger
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Carpenter Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Monarch, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Resists
- Erosion
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.