Lady's mantle is a perennial herb in the rose family native to North America, Europe, Greenland, and Asia. Also known as Nine Hooks and Lion's Foot, this spreading plant is noted for its globe-shaped, light green leaves and small, chartreuse flowers. The genus name for this plant, Alchemilla, is a modified form of Alkemelych, an Arab term that references the plant's historical use in alchemy.

Because the morning dew collected from the leaves is reputed to be the secret to a beautiful complexion, the herb is also known as dewcup. The dried Lady's mantle leaf for sale is primarily used in teas, although it can also be tinctured.