Spotted deadnettle
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Spotted deadnettle
Lamium maculatum
The Spotted Deadnettle is a pretty plant with purple flowers and green leaves that have white spots. It grows close to the ground and loves to be in shady places like gardens and forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Spotted deadnettle has distinctive square stems and heart-shaped leaves often marked with a silvery stripe down the middle. Its small, hooded, pinkish-purple flowers grow in whorls around the stem, resembling a stinging nettle but without the sting.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusLamium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can grow a brand new plant from just a small piece of its stem!
Its stems are square, not round like most plants, making it unique to touch!
Some people call it 'pretty nettle' because its silvery leaves are so decorative!
The tiny seeds have a tasty fatty treat that ants love, helping them spread!
Special abilities
Ability
No Sting Shield
Spotted deadnettle has soft, non-stinging leaves, a clever mimicry to deter herbivores who avoid stinging nettles.
Ability
Carpet Creator
Spotted deadnettle can rapidly spread by stems that root where they touch the ground, forming dense ground cover.
Ability
Early Nectar Bar
Spotted deadnettle blooms early in spring, providing crucial nectar and pollen for hungry pollinators when other food is scarce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its early flowers.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Feeds on its nectar, easily reaching into its hooded flowers.
depends on
European Red Ant
Myrmica rubra
Carries seeds away for the nutritious elaiosome, aiding dispersal.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Spotted deadnettle?
15-30 cm
How wide does Spotted deadnettle spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Spotted deadnettle?
1-2 cm
When does Spotted deadnettle bloom?
Spring
Is Spotted deadnettle edible?
Yes
Is Spotted deadnettle toxic?
None
What is Spotted deadnettle's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Spotted deadnettle pollinated?
Insect
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