Abstract:Objective:To identify the crude drugs originated from 9 species and 1 variety of genus Leonurus(called Yimucao)through leaf and flower surface characters.Method:Routine slide processing and the characters under microscope were observed and compared.Results:Obvious characteristics for identification were revealed.Conclusion:The shape and length of non glandular hairs are useful in identifying this sort of crude drugs.Leaf constants and cluster crystals are also useful as reference.However,pollen grains and secretory tissues are worthless.