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Hedge Nettle (Stachys tenuifolia) |
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Stachys palustris Hedge Nettle is easy to mistake for Woundwort. However the the flower clusters of Woundwort occur in leaf axils from the apex to the middle of the stem. In contrast the flower clusters of Hedge Nettle are largely confined to the apex of the plant. Woundwort has a a fuzzy, downy feel and appearance absent in Hedge Nettle. Hedge Nettle (Stachys tenuifolia) Identification: Flowers pink to light purple. Upper petal lobe forming a hood. Lower petal lobe large, spotted with dark purple. Calyx with teeth, but not pubescent. Flowers in small clusters in the leaf axils, clusters confined to the apical part of the plant, not down along the middle stem. Stem and foliage variable, either smooth or varying amounts of hair. Leaves narrow to ovate-elongate. Outer margin toothed to a variable degree. Petiole present, but usually short. Plant 1 to 5 feet in height. Distribution: Throughout eastern and central North America. Habitat: Hedge Nettle is found on a variety of wet soils such as lake and river shores, shaded wet woods, roadsides, and ditches. Flowering period: July to September. |
Hedge Nettle (Stachys tenuifolia)
Similar Species: Wound Wort (Stachys palustris)
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