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White deadnettle

Lamium album

White deadnettle is a lovely plant with soft, green leaves and pretty white flowers. It grows in many places and is often found in gardens and along paths.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The White deadnettle has square stems and opposite, heart-shaped, toothed leaves that strikingly resemble stinging nettles but are soft. Its characteristic pure white, hooded flowers grow in distinct rings around the stem, often revealing a subtle yellow tint inside.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusLamium
White deadnettle
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White deadnettle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans and Vikings might have eaten its leaves in their meals!

Its flowers are shaped like tiny helmets, perfectly sized for a bumblebee's head!

The plant's scientific name, Lamium, comes from a Greek word meaning 'jaws' or 'throat' because of its flower shape!

Unlike its look-alike, the White deadnettle offers tasty leaves that are surprisingly good in salads!

Special abilities

Ability

Sting-Free Disguise

White deadnettle can look like stinging nettles to deter hungry animals, helping it avoid being eaten.

Ability

Nectar Lanterns

White deadnettle has bright white, tubular flowers that act like beacons, guiding nighttime pollinators to its sweet nectar.

Ability

Underground Traveler

White deadnettle can spread rapidly using creeping underground stems, helping it quickly colonize new patches of ground.

Measurements & details

Height
20-60 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to Autumn
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Garden snail

Helix aspersa

Feeds on its foliage

eaten by

Grey field slug

Deroceras reticulatum

Grazes on its leaves

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or tasting plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is White deadnettle?

20-60 cm

How wide does White deadnettle spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on White deadnettle?

1.5-2.5 cm

When does White deadnettle bloom?

Spring to Autumn

Is White deadnettle edible?

Yes

Is White deadnettle toxic?

None

What is White deadnettle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is White deadnettle pollinated?

Insect

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