Taperleaf waterhorehound

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Lycopus rubellus

Taperleaf waterhorehound, a reference photo
Photo: Tom and T Herman · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

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.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Taperleaf waterhorehound being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Lycopus
Species
Lycopus rubellus

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