American germander

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Teucrium canadense

American germander, a reference photo
Photo: [https://www.inaturalist.org/users/alex_abair Alex Abair} · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Teucrium canadense, commonly known as Canada germander, American germander, or wood sage, is a perennial herb in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to North America where it is found across the contiguous states of the United States and in much of Canada.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of American germander 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
Species
Teucrium canadense

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