Hemp Agrimony is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in water margins and meadow, to a mature height of up to 150cm.
The word 'Hemp' in the plant's name refers to the resemblance of the plant's leaves to those of Hemp (Cannabis sativa). The leaves of Hemp Agrimony are similarly divided into multiple elongated leaflets, with pointed ends and serrated edges. However, the two plants are unrelated.
Botanic classification and naming: Hemp Agrimony is a member of the Daisy (Asteraceae) family. The genus name
'Eupatorium' identifies the plant as a Thoroughwort and its species name 'cannabinum' means 'hemp-like plant'.
Benefits: Hemp Agrimony attracts a wide range of insect pollinators and is particularly attractive to butterflies. Hemp Agrimony can be used as a wildlife bog garden plant.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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