rough bugelweed

Lycopus asper is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is native to North America. It typically grows in moist habitats and has an erect growth form. The plant's stem is lined with pairs of toothed leaves, and small white flowers appear in the leaf axils. It grows from a rhizome with thick, knobby tips and can reach a maximum height of around 80 centimeters, though it may grow up to 1 meter. The species was first described in 1898 and is found in regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of the United States.