Purple Deadnettle

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Seedling plant.  Key characteristics: leaves have a "scalloped" appearance and the stems are square.

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Flowering plants.  Key characteristics: foliage appears tightly compacted in the upper portion of the plant and the uppermost leaves are reddish-purple in color.

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Flowers.  Similar to henbit, although they are lighter in color.

Life cycle: winter annual.