Galeopsis segetum

Galeopsis segetum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Galeopsis
Species: G. segetum
Binomial name
Galeopsis segetum
Neck.

Galeopsis segetum, commonly known as Downy Hemp-nettle,[1] 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.

References

  1. "BSBI List 2007" (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 2014-10-17.

External links

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