natural herbs
Broadleaf Hemp Nettle
Galeopsis ladanum
Herb: Broadleaf Hemp Nettle
Latin name: Galeopsis ladanum
Family: Labiatae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toOctober
Habitat of Broadleaf Hemp Nettle:
A rare introduction on cultivated land in Britain.Other uses of the herb:
A drying oil is obtained from the seed. It is used as a polish for leather.Propagation of Broadleaf Hemp Nettle:
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within a month.Cultivation of the herb:
A rare introduction on cultivated land in Britain.Medicinal use of Broadleaf Hemp Nettle:
None knownKnown hazards of Galeopsis ladanum:
The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.