Common Name:
Water Horehound
Bugleweed

Scientific Name:
Lycopus uniflorus Michx.
Lycopus americanus Michx.

Family:
Mint (Labiatae)

Plant Description:
Plants range in height from 6-24 inches. Leaves are located in an opposite arrangement on square and somewhat hairy stems. Bottom leaves are lobed and upper leaves are toothed. Plants parts have a minty smell when broken apart. Flowers appear as clusters at leaf axils during the months of July-September.

Remarks:
Water Horehound or Bugleweed is often found growing in wetland areas adjacent to cranberry marshes statewide. Both plants often invade bare or thinly vined areas in cranberry beds. They prefer moist, well drained soils.