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Lamiaceae Family - "Germander, Wood Sage, Wild Basil"
Teucrium comes from the latin name for this genus and canadense meaning "of Canada".
Found on moist soils and wet prairies, thickets, along streams, low areas in pastures, and low, disturbed open ground. Grows to 4 feet with light pink flowers blooming from July through August.
Native Americans made a tea from the leaves to induce sweating and urination; used like Lycopus for lung ailments, worms and piles; used externally as a gargle and antiseptic dressing.
Some species of Teucrium are fatally toxic; T. canadense has not been tested.
