Leonurus Cardiaca (Noun)
Meaning
Bitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wild leonurus cardiaca commonly known as motherwort plants often confuse people due to their similarity to mint, but it can be identified by its square stem and unique flowers.
- Motherwort or leonurus cardiaca is often found in damp environments such as hedgerows, streams, and woodland margins.
- Medieval records state that leonurus cardiaca was cultivated for both its medicinal properties and its ornamental flowers.
- Leonurus cardiaca has heart shaped seeds that allow it to spread, which contributes to its wild growth across European woodland regions.
- Wild examples of leonurus cardiaca found in woodland areas and hedgerows in Europe have developed over centuries, adapting to varying climates and environments.