Lamb

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Lamb (lat. Lamium) - a genus of herbaceous plants of the family Labiata, or Lamb. In nature, it is found almost everywhere, except for hot tropical countries. Typical places are shady areas, including forest areas.

Characteristics of culture

Lamb is an annual or perennial plant with a strongly branching recumbent stem rooting at the nodes. The leaves are dark green, serrated, with a silvery spot along the central vein. The flowers are purple, pink or white, collected in axillary whorled inflorescences. The fruit is fractional, consists of 4 triangular nuts.

One of the most common representatives of the genus is considered to be Yellow Yasnotka, or zelenchukovaya (lat. Lamium galeobdolon). The species is represented by perennial grasses with recumbent shoots and erect flowering stems up to 30 cm high. As the plants grow, they form a dense green carpet. Leaves are ovate, petiolate, serrated along the edge, with a cordate base. On the outside they have a marble pattern. Flowers are yellow, collected in whorls of 6 pieces. Blossom yellow blooms in the first decade of May for 2 weeks, secondary flowering occurs in late August and early September. The culture enters fruiting in July. It is considered a valuable ornamental plant. It has many varieties and varieties, differing in color of leaves and flowers.

An equally interesting species is Lamb spotted, or speckled (lat. Lamium maculatum). It is a perennial soil plant with a superficial root system and semi-evergreen leaves. Stems strongly branching, recumbent. The flowering stems are fragile, leafy, up to 20 cm high. The flowers are purple-pink, collected in whorled inflorescences. Flowering begins in early June and lasts about 30 days. The species is distinguished by increased cold-resistant characteristics. It is used for landscaping garden / suburban areas.

Growing conditions

Lamb prefers light, semi-shaded areas. Exposure to direct sunlight negatively affects the development of culture. The lamb is hygrophilous; during a prolonged drought, it needs frequent watering. Drought is difficult for plants, but with the establishment of optimal weather conditions and care they quickly come into shape.

Some species are not recommended to be planted under the crowns of trees and large shrubs, such as Spotted Yasnotka. This representative of the genus can easily grow in sunny areas, but with sufficient moisture. The soils for growing lambs must be loose, nutritious, fresh. Heavy clayey, waterlogged and strongly acidic substrates are undesirable.

Reproduction and care

Clarity is propagated by seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush. With the seed method of reproduction, plants bloom in the second year. The most effective breeding method is by dividing the bush. It should be remembered that the lamb gives abundant self-seeding. Excess seedlings are removed.

Care consists in watering, applying organic matter and mineral fertilizers, loosening and weeding at the initial stage of growth. After flowering, I prune the plants, giving them a more compact shape. The beetle does not need shelter for the winter. There are no other features in the cultivation of the culture.

Application

Lamb will harmoniously fit into any flower beds. The peculiarity of the plants is that they can be planted in shady areas. Young shoots and leaves of plants are used in cooking, they are aromatic, nutritious and tasty and are ideal for making salads and soups. In terms of taste, lucid is similar to spinach.

Lamb is a medicinal plant. Tinctures from the leaves of the plant have an expectorant effect, they also allow you to cope with diseases of the urethra. Clarity is useful for furunculosis, liver and kidney diseases, allergies and sore throat.