Large Flowered Hemp Nettle, Edmonton hempnettle
Galeopsis speciosa
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: galeopsis
Plant ID (slug): galeopsis-speciosa
Numeric ID: 744
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Galeopsis speciosa 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) and is pollinated by Insects. 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
Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to France, Bulgaria and Siberia.
Habitats
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 speciosa Large Flowered Hemp Nettle, Edmonton hempnettle PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Galeopsis speciosa 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) and is pollinated by Insects. 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.