Common Hemp Nettle, Brittlestem hempnettle
Galeopsis tetrahit
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: galeopsis
Plant ID (slug): galeopsis-tetrahit
Numeric ID: 745
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Galeopsis tetrahit is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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
Europe, including Britain, from Iceland and Russia to Spain and Macedonia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic Detergent Expectorant Resolvent The plant is antispasmodic, detergent, expectorant and resolvent. It is used in the treatment of tissue-wasting complaints. An infusion of the plant is used in the treatment of pulmonary complaints.
Known Hazards
The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis[74].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Galeopsis tetrahit Common Hemp Nettle, Brittlestem hempnettle PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Galeopsis tetrahit is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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.