Common hemp-nettle
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Common hemp-nettle
Galeopsis tetrahit
Common hemp-nettle is a lovely plant that grows in fields and gardens. It has soft, green leaves and pretty purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Common hemp-nettle has square, hairy stems and pairs of broad, toothed leaves that resemble stinging nettles. Its small, tube-shaped flowers, often purplish-pink or white with darker spots, grow in dense clusters at the leaf axils.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusGaleopsis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its 'hemp-nettle' name comes from its leaves looking like both hemp and stinging nettles!
Some tiny insects like to hide inside the plant's unique tube-shaped flowers.
The seeds have a yummy fatty 'lump' that ants love to carry away!
This plant is a super-fast grower, often popping up in newly disturbed soil!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Slinger
Common hemp-nettle can launch its seeds with a spring-like action, helping them spread far from the parent plant.
Ability
Nettle Mimic
Common hemp-nettle has leaves shaped similarly to stinging nettles, which may deter some hungry animals.
Ability
Square Stems
Common hemp-nettle has distinctly square, fibrous stems that provide strong support in crowded environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to early Autumn
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
White-tailed bumblebee
Bombus lucorum
forages for nectar and pollen
depends on
European fire ant
Myrmica rubra
carries seeds for dispersal
eaten by
Potato aphid
Macrosiphum euphorbiae
sucks sap from stems
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.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult, as some plants can be prickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Common hemp-nettle?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Common hemp-nettle?
1-2.5 cm
When does Common hemp-nettle bloom?
Summer to early Autumn
Is Common hemp-nettle edible?
No
Is Common hemp-nettle toxic?
None
What is Common hemp-nettle's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Common hemp-nettle pollinated?
Insect
Where is Common hemp-nettle usually found?
Grasslands
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