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Home  Blog Six things to know about Wilde dagga
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Six things to know about Wilde dagga |
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Leonotus leonurus goes by a
number of names, including wilde dagga, lions ear and even Duiwelstabak (Devils Tobacco).
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While dagga is a common name for marijuana,
Leonotus is not related to this plant. Leonotus is however thought to have
mildly narcotic effects and the flowers are smoked by people around the world
for the purposes of relaxation.
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Leonotus is traditionally used as
a medicinal herb for high blood pressure, respiratory ailments, epilepsy and
even for snake bites.
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The plant is well known for its
bright orange flowers which bloom around autumn time which serve as excellent attractors
for birds and butterflies. A rarer variety of Leonotus with white flowers is
also available (as pictured above).
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When crushed, the leaves and
flowers create a strong aroma. Leaves and flowers can be placed in the cages of
birds when traveling, as the aroma is thought to have a calming effect.
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A slightly rounder leafed cousin
of Leonotus leonurus commonly called klipdagga (Leonotis leonitis) can also be
found on roadsides around
South
Africa.
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