Lamium orientale

Lamium orientale is a member of the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as the mint family. It is distributed across several regions, including Southeastern Europe, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Tunisia, and Turkey. The species was formally described in 1903 and is part of the genus Lamium. This genus is characterized by its square stems and opposite leaves, typical of the Lamiaceae family. Lamium orientale is one of several species within the genus that are found in the Old World. Its geographic range suggests it is adapted to a variety of temperate and semi-arid environments.