White Dead-Nettle is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in woodland, hedgerows and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 50cm.
The flowers of White Dead-Nettle are borne in whorls around the stem. The name 'Dead-Nettle' refers to the lack of stinging hairs on this plant despite its nettle-like leaves. When in flower, it is difficult to mistake the Dead-Nettle for the Stinging Nettle, as the latter has very inconspicuous male and female cream flowers, borne on long catkins.
Botanic classification and naming: White Dead-Nettle is a member of the Mint (Lamiaceae) family. The genus name
'Lamium' identifies the plant as a Dead-Nettle and its species name 'album' means 'white'.
Benefits: Caterpillars feed on this plant, including those of the Jersey Tiger, Burnished Brass and Flame moths.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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