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Hemp nettle Galeopsis tetrahit

Hemp nettle Galeopsis tetrahit. Family: Lamiacae (lay-mee-AY-see-ay) The Mint family (from Lamium, the Latin name for dead nettle; used for the Mint family); formerly Labitae. The family is noted for its fragrant oils (lavender, rosemary, mint, horehound, thyme etc).

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Hemp nettle Galeopsis tetrahit

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  1. Hemp nettle Galeopsis tetrahit Family: Lamiacae (lay-mee-AY-see-ay) The Mint family (from Lamium, the Latin name for dead nettle; used for the Mint family); formerly Labitae. The family is noted for its fragrant oils (lavender, rosemary, mint, horehound, thyme etc). Genus: Galeopsis (gal-ee-OP-sis) From the Greek gale (weasel) and opsis (resembling) Early botanists thought the corolla resembled a weasel. Species: tetrahit (TET-ra-hit) Meaning: Four-parted which probably refers to the ovary of the plant. Hemp nettle originated in Asia and Europe, however in Europe the flowers are mostly pink, not white, purple or mauve as it is in North America.

  2. This plant is mostly located in the north regeneration areas of Altona Forest and other disturbed areas. The stem has dense spreading hairs. It is swollen at the leaf-junctions. It height can be from 30 to 75 cm.

  3. Self Heal The small flowers (approx 1.5 to 2 cm) is white with magenta markings. It blooms from June to September.

  4. To Return to the Plant ListClick on the Trout LilyBelow To end this program click on this box. Return to mints.

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