Lawsonia inermis (Henna) - Image 7

Botanical name: Lawsonia inermis

Common name: Henna

Family: Lythraceae

Origin: Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Lawsonia inermis (Henna) with small orange flower clusters and green oval leaves close up
Lawsonia inermis (Henna) produces small orange flower clusters on a branch with green oval leaves.
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