Virginia bugleweed
Lycopus virginicus
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
An erect herb which forms tuber like roots. It grows 20-75 cm tall. It is covered with tiny soft hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and have coarse teeth along the edge. The leaves can be 3-15 cm long. The flowers are white.
There are about 10 Lycopus species.
Where it is found
It suits plant hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, North America, USA, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root