Bugleweed
| Botanical Name | Lycopus americanus |
| Common Name | Bugleweed |
| Family | Lamiaceae - Mint |
| Description | Grows along stream banks and marshes. It has deeply cut leaves and pronounced corners on the stems. |
| Mature Size | 14 inches |
| Bloom | August. White with pink smidges in leaf axils. |
| Interesting Facts | Has a square stem common to mints but has no minty odor. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | An effective cough remedy in tea or a tincture. It is also used as a sedative. |
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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