Leucas urticifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Himalayas, India, Iran, Kenya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Leucas affinis R. Br.; Leucas urticifolia R. Br.; Phlomis urticifolia Vahl; and others