Bifid Hemp-nettle
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Bifid Hemp-nettle
Galeopsis bifida
Bifid Hemp-nettle is a small plant with pretty purple flowers. It grows in fields and along roadsides, bringing color to nature. This plant is loved by bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Bifid Hemp-nettle has square, often reddish-tinged stems covered in fine hairs and broad, oval, toothed leaves resembling stinging nettles. Its tubular flowers, typically pinkish-purple with white markings, feature a unique two-lobed lower lip, making them visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusGaleopsis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Bifid Hemp-nettle is a champion seed producer, ensuring new plants pop up year after year!
Its name 'Bifid' means two-cleft, just like the distinctive lower lip of its beautiful flower!
Some people say its leaves, when crushed, have a faintly minty or earthy smell!
This plant is often mistaken for a stinging nettle, but don't worry, its leaves won't sting you!
Special abilities
Ability
Fuzzy Defender
Bifid Hemp-nettle has stems covered in soft hairs that can deter small insects and grazing animals, helping it survive.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its flowers have a unique two-cleft lower lip, guiding pollinators like bees directly to its nectar and pollen.
Ability
Seed Spreader
Each flower can produce many seeds that easily disperse, helping the plant colonize new areas quickly.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits the flowers for their sweet nectar.
eaten by
Grey field slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Feeds on the leaves and stems of young plants.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bifid Hemp-nettle?
30-80 cm
How big are the flowers on Bifid Hemp-nettle?
1-2.5 cm
When does Bifid Hemp-nettle bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Bifid Hemp-nettle edible?
Yes
Is Bifid Hemp-nettle toxic?
None
What is Bifid Hemp-nettle's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Bifid Hemp-nettle pollinated?
Insect
Where is Bifid Hemp-nettle usually found?
Grasslands
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