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WEED WATCH

Henbit

Lamium amplexicaule

What it looks like

Late winter or early spring is when you’ll spot this non-native annual weed. Several square stems), these clasping leaves on upright stems are the best way to tell the difference. Early to midspring tubular flowers are pink to pale purple and clustered at the tops of the stem.

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