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''Leonotis leonurus'', also known as lion's tail and wild dagga, is a plant species in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. The plant is a broadleaf evergreen large shrub native to South Africa and southern Africa, where it is very common.〔(MBC-Kemper Center - ''Leonotis leonurus'' ) . accessed 7.7.2011〕 It is known for its medicinal and mild psychoactive properties. The main psychoactive component of ''Leonotis leonurus'' is leonurine. ==Description== The shrub grows tall by wide.〔 The medium-dark green long leaves are aromatic when crushed. The plant has tubular orange flowers in tiered whorls, typical to the mint family, that encircle the square stems. They rise above the foliage mass during the summer season, with flowering continuing into winter in warmer climates.〔 ;Variation in flower color A white variety (known colloquially as 'Alba'), as well as a yellow variety also exist. ;Ecology In its native habitats ''Leonotis leonurus'' attracts nectivorous birds (mainly sunbirds), as well as various insects such as butterflies. The flowers' mainly orange to orange-red colour and tubular shape are indicative of its co-evolution with African sunbirds, which have curved bills suited to feeding from tubular flowers. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Leonotis leonurus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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