34,819 observationsNear Threatened
common motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Leonurus
About
Leonurus cardiaca, known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Other common names include throw-wort, lion's ear, and lion's tail. Lion's tail also being a common name for Leonotis leonurus, and lion's ear, a common name for Leonotis nepetifolia. Originally from Central Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now found worldwide, spread largely due to its use as a herbal remedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of common motherwort is Leonurus cardiaca.
- common motherwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- common motherwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- common motherwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- common motherwort belongs to the order Lamiales.
- common motherwort belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- common motherwort belongs to the genus Leonurus.