Lamium purpureum f. albiflorum, a white form of its
original species, is a biennial herb rarely found in the country.
Its stems are square and grow to 10 to 25cm in height. Leaves are of
opposite phyllotaxis,1.5-3cm long, circular-ovate, with obtuse
serrations on margins and prominent small veins forming a surface
network. The leaves on the upper portion are dense. Labiate flowers,
about 1cm long, closely set themselves on leaf axils. Bloom time:
April-May. |