Motherwort

These remains were seen at the Reader Rock Garden recently.

"Originally from Central Asia it is now found worldwide, spread largely due to its use as a herbal remedy.

L. cardiaca, a member of the mint family, has a square stem and opposite leaves. The basal leaves are wedge shaped with 3 points while the upper leaves are more latticed. Flowers appear in leaf axils on the upper part of the plant and it blooms between June - August. The flowers are small, pink to lilac in colour often with furry lower lips. The plant grows to about 60-100 cm in height. It can be found along roadsides and in vacant fields and other waste areas." From Wikipedia.