common motherwort
(Leonurus cardiaca ssp. cardiaca)
Conservation • Description • Habitat • Ecology • Use • Distribution • Taxonomy
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| IUCN Red List | not listed |
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| NatureServe | NNA - Not applicable SNA - Not applicable |
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| Minnesota | not listed |
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Description |
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Small, dense clusters of basal leaves emerge from an otherwise bare forest floor in the early spring. The wrinkled appearance of the basal leaves makes this plant one of the first to be identified in the new year. |
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Height |
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18″ to 60″ |
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Flower Color |
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White or pale pink |
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Habitat |
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Disturbed Sites. |
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Ecology |
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Flowering |
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June to August |
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Nativity |
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Native to Western Asia and Europe. Introduced, naturalized. |
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Occurrence |
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Very common |
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Taxonomy |
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| Kingdom | Plantae (green algae and land plants) | ||
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae (green plants) | ||
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta (land plants and green algae) | ||
| Superdivision | Embryophyta (land plants) | ||
| Division | Tracheophyta (vascular plants) | ||
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina (seed plants) | ||
| Class | Magnoliopsida (flowering plants) | ||
| Superorder | Asteranae | ||
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Lamiales (mints, plantains, olives, and allies) | ||
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Lamiaceae (mint) | ||
| Subfamily | Lamioideae | ||
| Tribe | Leonureae | ||
| Genus | Leonurus (motherworts) | ||
| Species | Leonurus cardiaca (common motherwort) | ||
Some sources, including ITIS, GBIF, NatureServe, and USDA PLANTS, recognize two subspecies of Leonurus cardiaca. Of these, only ssp. cardiaca has been introduced into North America. Most sources, including GRIN, NCBI, iNaturalist, World Flora Online, and Plants of the World Online, do not recognize any varieties. |
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Common Names |
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common motherwort lion’s tail motherwort |
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Slideshows |
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| Motherwort DianesDigitals |
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About
Copyright DianesDigitals |
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| Leonurus cardiaca Chrisstudynotgood |
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Published on Jul 23, 2012 Presentation of Leonurus cardiaca of the Lamiaceae family. University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Summer 2012 |
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| Leonurus cardiaca (with translation text) salvi9251 |
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Uploaded on Jun 17, 2011 Plants of future: Leonurus cardiaca- http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Leonurus%20cardiaca GRIN taxonomic information: Leonurus cardiaca- http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/tax_search.pl |
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| Motherwort herb: Leonurus cardiaca, Calming Herbs HerbMentor |
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Uploaded on Mar 14, 2009 http://FreeHerbCourse.com The Motherwort herb, leonurus cardiaca, is one of the calming herbs. This video shows how to make herbal tincture. Learn about tincture making, such as making motherwort tincture and more about motherwort uses. The Motherwort herb is also one of the herbs for stress. |
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| Motherwort wisewomantradition |
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Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009 Courtesy of http://www.herbshealing.com. Herbalist Susun Weed harvests Motherwort aka Leonurus cardiaca. Motherwort. Harvesting flowers and tops. Healthy heart tonic for women and men. 3-5 drops at the onset of menses for cramps. Regulates blood pressure. Herbal Medicine is People's Medicine, please visit http://www.wisewomanmentor.com. |
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| Motherwort - Identification wisewomantradition |
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Uploaded on Sep 1, 2009 Motherwort identification. Tincture. Vinegar. Leaves and stalk and flowers are all used. Great for cramping and menopause. Heart health. Number one anti anxiety herb. Courtesy of http://www.herbshealing.com. Herbal Medicine is People's Medicine, please visit http://www.wisewomanmentor.com. |
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