Stachys floridana
chinese artichoke, florida betony, florida hedgenettle
Family
Lamiaceae
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Attachment
petiolate
Leaf Margin
dentate, serrate
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, lanceolate, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
blue, pink, purple, white
Flower Month
March - August
Height (meters)
0.1 - 0.6
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Cool season
Wetland Class
FAC
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
1
Field Characters
Similar to Teucrium canadensis, which is taller (about 1 m) and has leaves that are 6-10 cm long with silvery hairs underneath. Has distinct elongated white tubers.
Natural History
Found in moist, sandy soils throughout south Louisiana and southeast Texas.
Habitat
Wet sandy soils, roadsides, thickets, shrub borders.
Plant Uses
White tubers can be eaten raw or cooked.