Stachys aethiopica

This is a vigorous and versatile plant with long straggling stems which uses surrounding vegetation for support. The leaves are glandular, heart-shaped and rough with serrated edges, they are arranged opposite to each other and have an unpleasant smell. The square-shaped stems are sparsely glandular and hairy throughout. The stems carry whorls of 2-6 flowers in terminal inflorescence. The top corolla is hooded and four stamens can be seen sticking out.