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02-APR-2003 Sara

Purple Dead Nettle

Williamsburg, Virginia

Lamium Purpureum * Henbit * Purple Dead Nettle


Herbal Weed - anyone know what this is?

Thanks a ton to Garrie Rouse for this information.

His site is wonderful for plant information as well as photos, you should stop by! http://www.pbase.com/garrie_rouse

Here's his photo of the same plant, only much better.... http://www.pbase.com/garrie_rouse/image/35694330

Olympus C-2100UZ
1/800s f/5.6 at 7.0mm iso100 full exif

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Garrie Rouse19-Oct-2005 01:40
Sara,

This is Lamium purpureum (aka "Henbit" or "Dead Nettle"). It is a member of the Mint Family and is a common but beautiful "weed" thoughout these parts.

Garrie