white horehound

Marrubium vulgare, a dicot, is a perennial herb that is not native to California; it was introduced from elsewhere and naturalized in the wild. It’s bloom period is May-August. This plant has known uses according to Wikipedia.

Etymology   Medicinal usage   Historical   Modern   Culinary uses   As an invasive weed   As biocontrol   In astrology

additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora 

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