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White Hedge-nettle

Prasium majus

White Hedge-nettle is a lovely plant with soft, green leaves and tiny white flowers. It grows in sunny spots and is great for attracting butterflies and bees!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The White Hedge-nettle has distinctive square stems and dark green, crinkled leaves that visually mimic stinging nettles but are completely harmless. Its small, hooded flowers are typically white to pale pink or purplish, growing in circular clusters around the stem where leaves join.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusPrasium
White Hedge-nettle
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White Hedge-nettle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its name, this 'nettle' cannot sting you at all!

It belongs to the mint family, even without a strong minty smell!

Its fresh young leaves were historically eaten in salads or cooked.

Look closely for tiny hairs covering its stems and leaves!

Special abilities

Ability

Stingless Disguise

White Hedge-nettle has leaves shaped like stinging nettles, potentially deterring some herbivores from nibbling.

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Its uniquely shaped flowers provide a perfect landing platform and abundant nectar, attracting many busy pollinators.

Ability

Rhizome Rambler

This plant can spread underground using special stems called rhizomes, helping it colonize new areas quickly.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
20-50 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eats

garden snail

Helix aspersa

grazes on its tender leaves

depends on

black garden ant

Lasius niger

disperses seeds with elaiosomes

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is White Hedge-nettle?

30-100 cm

How wide does White Hedge-nettle spread?

20-50 cm

How big are the flowers on White Hedge-nettle?

1-2 cm

When does White Hedge-nettle bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is White Hedge-nettle edible?

Yes

Is White Hedge-nettle toxic?

None

What is White Hedge-nettle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is White Hedge-nettle pollinated?

Insect

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