Wolfstrapp, meaner

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Double-breasted Wolfstrap; Lycopus europaeus; Shore Wolfstrap; Water mandrel

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The common wolf bustard, also called Lycopus europaeus, is a plant from the labiate family (Lamiaceae). The distribution area covers all of Europe, parts of western Asia and temperate areas of eastern North America.

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The bank wolfstrap is a perennial plant that can reach growth heights between 20 and 120 cm. The plant develops long underground runners and coarse leaves. The four-toothed flower of the Shoreline Wolfstrap has white petals with small purple dots. The bank wolfbane develops truncated perennial fruits.

Lycopus europaeus is the parent plant of Lycopi herba, the crushed and dried leaves of the plant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles