

Leonotis leonurus is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native to southern Africa. It is commonly known as lion's tail, wild dagga, and lion's ear due to its distinctive inflorescence. The plant is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and 4 feet (1.2 meters) wide. It has square stems and opposite leaves that are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.