Horehound
Marubium vulgare L.
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Description
An erect perennial in the Mint family, horehound grows to 2› feet tall. It is a native of Europe and considered invasive and generally unwanted. The stems are woolly white, have the characteristic four edges of the mint family and are somewhat woody at the base.
The leaves appear wrinkled, are coarsely toothed along the margins and are arranged in opposite pairs on the stem. Small, white flowers and bur-like fruits develop in clusters in the leaf axils. The clusters of fruits are a severe nuisance in sheep wool.
The plant has fair value for wildlife and poor for livestock.
Habitat
Horehound is found along roadsides, dry waste areas and disturbed areas in most soil types across the state.
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Plant Characteristics
Flower Color: White
Seed Type: Fruit/Berry
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairy
Growth Habit: Forbs/Broadleaf
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 04 - Blackland Prairies, 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau, 08 - Rolling Plains, 09 - High Plains, 10 - Trans-Pecos
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208)
Collection: Brush and Weeds
