henbit

[ hen-bit ]

noun

1. a common weed, Lamium amplexicaule, of the mint family, having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers.

henbit

/ ˈhɛnˌbɪt /

noun

1. a plant, Lamium amplexicaule, that is native to Europe and has toothed opposite leaves and small dark red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

Word History and Origins

Origin of henbit¹

First recorded in 1570–80; hen + bit ²

Example Sentences

Ultrasonic microphones were positioned about 10 centimeters away to record whatever noise was made by the tomato and tobacco plants, as well as wheat, corn, cactus and henbit.

From Washington Times

Forget the impending dandelions and violets; I’m talking about established winter weeds, whose roots now go deep — interlopers like henbit, chickweed, bittercress and ground ivy.

From Seattle Times

A weeding knife or sharp hoe will make quick work of bittercress, henbit, chickweed and speedwell.

From Washington Post

Those delicate baby plants will become oceans of henbit, chickweed and bittercress at the first hint of spring.

From Washington Post

Tucker cooks a squirrel and wood sorrel roots with henbit and dandelion.

From New York Times