henbit

noun

hen·​bit ˈhen-ˌbit How to pronounce henbit (audio)
: a Eurasian herb (Lamium amplexicaule) of the mint family that has small scalloped leaves and purplish flowers and is naturalized in North America

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On a recent work trip, he was thrilled to find a patch of henbit growing at the edge of a parking lot. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Oct. 2022 Rescue grass, bedstraw, dandelions, thistle, henbit and annual bluegrass are common. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2022 Dimension and Amaze are designed for weedy grasses but do a good job on such broadleaf weeds as henbit and chickweed. Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 10 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of henbit was in 1597

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“Henbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henbit. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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