whole
flower / side view
flower / front view
This is an illustration of henbit, which blooms in a delicate color resembling pink or purple in early spring. The semicircular leaves face each other, resembling the pedestal on which the Buddha sits, hence the name 'Buddha's Seat'. Looking at the flower, it seems like the silhouette of a person with hands clasped together, making it appear as if the Buddha is sitting with hands together, showcasing a familiar wildflower.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
< scientific name >
Lamium amplexicaule
< common name >
henbit, common hebit, giraffehead, henbit deadnettle
< extra >
Plantae Category
< family >
Lamiaceae, Lamioideae
< genus >
Lamium
< species >
Lamium amplexicaule
Origin
< place >
Asia, Europe, North Africa
