Splitlip hempnettle
Galeopsis bifida
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: galeopsis
Plant ID (slug): galeopsis-bifida
Numeric ID: 21519
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Galeopsis bifida is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Northern and central Europe, including Britain, to N. Asia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis[74].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Galeopsis bifida Splitlip hempnettle