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Leonotis

not marked as a favorite taxon *Leonotis nepetifolia (Linnaeus) W.T. Aiton var. nepetifolia. Common name: Lion's-ears, Lightning-rod-plant. Phenology: Late Aug-Oct. Habitat: Pastures, field edges, roadsides, other disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of s. Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = Iwarsson & Harvey (2003); < Leonotis nepetaefolia — RAB, S, Tx, orthographic variant; < Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) W.T.Aiton — Ar, Bah, Fl6, K4, Meso4.2, NcTx, WH3; Phlomis nepetifolia L. Basionym: Phlomis nepetifolia L. 1753

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (name change)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (name change)
  • Great Plains: FACU (name change)

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