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Galeopsis segetum
Also called Hemp Nettle
Downy hemp-nettle is an annual weed of arable fields across Europe, related to the mint and sage family. It is grown only as a weed, not cultivated, and does not sting despite resembling stinging nettle.
Galeopsis segetum, commonly known as downy hemp-nettle, is a species of flowering plant in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It grows as a weed in arable ground throughout Europe. Although superficially resembling the stinging nettle it is of a different family and does not sting.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Galeopsis segetum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
