Leonurus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Leonurus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Leonurus cardiaca
Leonurus cardiaca
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant that succeeds in most soils, preferring one on the poor side. This plant was at one time cultivated for its medicinal uses. The whole plant is deliciously pungent when handled.
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Medicinal
Leonurus japonicus
Leonurus japonicus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
The plant originates in the temperate zone, but has spread and is now found widely in the subtropics and tropics. Succeeds in most soils. Prefers a poor soil.
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Leonurus sibiricus
Leonurus sibiricus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to at least -15°c. Prefers a well-drained moist soil in sun or partial shade. Prefers a poor soil.
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