The lion's tail (Leonotis leonurus) and Leonotis nepetifolia are plants that are sometimes called lion plants.
Lion's tail (Leonotis leonurus)
A large shrub with broad leaves that is native to South Africa
A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae)
Known for its medicinal properties
Contains leonurine and marrubiin
Also known as wild dagga
Leonotis nepetifolia
A plant with a scientific name of Leonotis nepetifolia
Other information about lion's tail
The main psychoactive component of Leonotis leonurus is thought to be related to the presence of leonurine or labdanes
A peer-reviewed journal published phytochemical analysis has confirmed that Leonotis leonurus contains leonurine
Like other plants in the mint family, it also contains marrubiin