Bugleweed, American (Lycopus americanus)
Latin name: Lycopus americanus
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Prefers really wet soils in either full sun or shade. Usually finding it growing near water.
Edibility: Not a popular edible but the root can be cooked and eaten.
Medicinal uses: The whole plant is used as an astringent and is mildly sedative. Helps strengthen the heart and can be used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attracting plant in really wet areas. Doesn’t require much care at all.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Lycopus americanus
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Prefers really wet soils in either full sun or shade. Usually finding it growing near water.
Edibility: Not a popular edible but the root can be cooked and eaten.
Medicinal uses: The whole plant is used as an astringent and is mildly sedative. Helps strengthen the heart and can be used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attracting plant in really wet areas. Doesn’t require much care at all.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Lycopus americanus
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North America
Growing: Prefers really wet soils in either full sun or shade. Usually finding it growing near water.
Edibility: Not a popular edible but the root can be cooked and eaten.
Medicinal uses: The whole plant is used as an astringent and is mildly sedative. Helps strengthen the heart and can be used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attracting plant in really wet areas. Doesn’t require much care at all.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.