About Lycopus asper Greene
Taxonomy and Common Name
Lycopus asper Greene is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, commonly called rough bugleweed.
Native Range and Habitat
It is native to most of North America, and grows most frequently in moist locations, including soil along the shores of lakes.
Growth Form and Rhizome
This species is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome with thick, knobby tips.
Plant Height
The plant grows in an erect form, reaching a maximum height of around 80 centimeters, though it has been recorded growing up to one meter tall.
Leaf and Flower Arrangement
Pairs of toothed leaves grow along its stem, and clusters of flowers develop in the axils where leaves meet the stem.
Flower Characteristics
Each flower is white and measures just a few millimeters long.
