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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Hello. I found this growing in my hoop house in RI. I know the picture isn't great. It's Definitley in …

  • Question

    Hello. I found this growing in my hoop house in RI. I know the picture isn't great. It's Definitley in the mint family as it has a square stem. Could it be heal all?

    Answer

    Dear NNEL, Your plant is indeed a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Although, it is worth mentioning that there are other families of plants with square stems. The plant pictured is a species of Lamium (henbit). It is likely Lamium purpureum (purple henbit). Best wishes.