4 stamens. Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange, CA. 3-02-08. © Joan Avise

Henbit

Lamium amplexicaule

Exotic, native to Europe, western Asia and N. Africa but widely naturalized in eastern North America. It is a plant of disturbed places, propagating freely by seed.  It blooms early in spring and provides nectar for honeybees.

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6-18 in., opposite leaves Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange, CA. 3-02-08. © Joan Avise

East Ridge Trail, Casper's Park, 2-22-15. © Ron Vanderhoff.

Nr. Acjachemen Meadow, Hwy 74, 2-22-15. © Ron Vanderhoff.