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Lycopus

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small genus of low-growing herbs belonging to the mint family, commonly known as bugleweeds or water horehounds.

Lycopus grows naturally along the margins of streams and ponds in cool temperate regions.

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Synonyms

bugleweedwater horehound

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