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WEED FLORA OP IOWA 



Fig. 159-A. Distribution of Ground Ivy. 



Motherwort {Leonurus carcKaca L.). 



Description. — Tall perennial herb with erect stem, 2-6 ft. high; 

 leaves long-pointed, the lower round and palmately lobed, the np- 



Viu 160. Motherwort (.Leonurus cardiaca). A common weed in waste place* 



and gardens. 

 (Photographed by Colbum.) 



