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Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus) – Flowers
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Flowers of Leonotis leonurus, traded as wild dagga and also called lion’s ear: a shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to South Africa. The Herborist pouch comes in 25 g or 100 g. Sold as a collectible botanical item, not for consumption.
- Botanical name: Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br.
- Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Synonyms: Phlomis leonurus, Leonurus africanus, Phlomis speciosa
Smartshop · Leonotis leonurus R.Br. · 25 g / 100 g
Leonotis leonurus flowers under the Herborist label
This product contains the flowers of Leonotis leonurus, a South African shrub of the mint family sold under the trade name wild dagga. The Herborist pouch is labelled "Wild Dagga Flowers", "Leonotis leonurus" and "[herb]". The old product name spelled the epithet "leonorus"; the accepted spelling, also printed on the label, is leonurus. You can choose 25 g or 100 g of the same flowers. Neither the label nor the product data states a country of origin, so none is given here.
- 25 g / 100 g
- Lamiaceae
- Flowers
- Botanical name
- Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br.
- Family
- Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Synonyms
- Phlomis leonurus, Leonurus africanus, Phlomis speciosa
- Common names
- Wild dagga, lion’s ear, lion’s tail
- Plant part
- Flowers (as labelled)
- Pack sizes
- 25 g, 100 g
Reported effects and traditional use
Leonotis leonurus, known as “wild dagga”, is a shrub of the mint family native to southern Africa. A 2015 review (Nsuala et al.), covering the literature from 1900 to 2015, credits it with many folk uses in South Africa and reports that some sources ascribe to it a mild euphoric effect, compared with that of cannabis but weaker.
The compounds responsible have not been identified. Analyses have identified more than 50 compounds, mainly labdane-type diterpenes including marrubiin, but have never confirmed the psychoactive alkaloids sometimes cited.
| Known compounds | Terpenoids, mainly labdane-type diterpenes (marrubiin predominant), flavonoids and other phenolics. Leonurine, sometimes cited, has never been confirmed. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Some sources describe a mild euphoric effect, weaker than that of cannabis; the compounds responsible have not been identified (2015 review). |
| Traditional use | Plant of southern African folk medicine, with many uses not detailed here. |
| State of research | More than 50 compounds listed; gaps on alkaloids, essential oils and roots (2015 review). No health claim is authorised in the EU. |
Good to know
- The authors of the 2015 review warn about the adulteration of products sold as “wild dagga” with synthetic cannabinoids.
From Phlomis to Leonotis
Linnaeus described the plant in Species Plantarum in 1753 as Phlomis leonurus, with the habitat note "ad Cap. b. Spei", the Cape of Good Hope. In 1811 the second edition of Hortus Kewensis moved it to the genus Leonotis, as Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br. The official plant list of Brazil and the plant catalogue of Colombia both record it as a shrub; in Colombia it is listed as a cultivated, non-native plant of the Andes.
Native range
The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, gives southern Africa as the native range: the Cape Provinces, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces of South Africa. It records the species as introduced in Burundi, on Java, on St Helena and in Tasmania.
Other Leonotis flowers in the shop
The same species is also listed as wild dagga from South Africa, finely cut flowers, a separate product with its own supplier data. A different species of the same genus, Leonotis nepetifolia, is available as klip dagga from Peru, whole flowers.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br. |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae (mint family) |
| Synonyms | Phlomis leonurus, Leonurus africanus, Phlomis speciosa |
| Common names | Wild dagga, lion’s ear, lion’s tail |
| Plant part | Flowers (as labelled) |
| Pack sizes | 25 g, 100 g |
| Supplier | Herborist |
| Sold as | Collectible botanical item; not for consumption |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Nsuala, Enslin & Viljoen 2015, J Ethnopharmacol 174; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What effects are attributed to wild dagga (Leonotis leonurus)?
Some sources mention a mild euphoria, weaker than that of cannabis, but the compounds responsible have not been identified: leonurine, sometimes cited, has never been found by scientific analysis. The major compound identified is marrubiin, a diterpene.
Leonurus or leonorus: which spelling is right?
Leonotis leonurus. That is the accepted name in WCVP and the spelling on the Herborist label; "leonorus" is a misspelling that remains in the old product name and the page address.
Which pack sizes are available?
Two: 25 g and 100 g of the same flowers.
Where do the flowers come from?
The label and the product data do not name a country. The species is native to South Africa. If you need a stated origin, the separate wild dagga product lists South Africa.
How does wild dagga differ from klip dagga?
They are two species of the same genus: wild dagga is Leonotis leonurus, while klip dagga in the shop is Leonotis nepetifolia.
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