dead-nettle
Harmless nettle mimic
Dead-nettle is a plant resembling stinging nettle but lacking the stinging hairs—hence "dead" in the sense of harmless or inactive.
Various species bear white, purple, or yellow flowers and grow as common weeds in temperate regions.
The name distinguishes these innocuous plants from their painful lookalikes.
Aromatic herb classification
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
stolons · whorled · spotted · variegated · rhizome · serrated · foliage · wildflower
Pollen-transferring organism
- bumblebeeLarge fuzzy stinging insect
- wildlife gardenPlanted area supporting local fauna
- beneficialProducing good results
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
hoverfly · biodiversity · native planting · groundcover · erosion control · naturalizing · self-seeding · vigorous
Forested land area
- hedgerowLinear shrub boundary
- roadsideAdjacent to pavement
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
- shade gardenPlanting area with limited sunlight
undergrowth · ditch · bank · verge · pasture · farmland · temperate · Europe
Pale rosy-peach shade
- cultivarBred plant variety
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- ground ivyCreeping aromatic lawn weed
Safe to consume
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- wild greensUncultivated edible leafy plants
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- potherbPlant cooked as greens
shoots · mild flavor · spring harvest · tea · infusion · traditional · peasant food · herbal
mint family
Aromatic herb classification
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
creeping · stolons · whorled · spotted · variegated · rhizome · serrated · foliage · wildflower · hardy
pollinator
Pollen-transferring organism
- bumblebeeLarge fuzzy stinging insect
- wildlife gardenPlanted area supporting local fauna
- beneficialProducing good results
butterfly · hoverfly · biodiversity · native planting · groundcover · erosion control · naturalizing · self-seeding · vigorous · low maintenance
woodland
Forested land area
shade garden · undergrowth · ditch · bank · verge · pasture · farmland · temperate · Europe · native
shell pink
Pale rosy-peach shade
- cultivarBred plant variety
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- ground ivyCreeping aromatic lawn weed
edible
Safe to consume
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- wild greensUncultivated edible leafy plants
- saladCold dressed vegetables
potherb · shoots · mild flavor · spring harvest · tea · infusion · traditional · peasant food · herbal · garnish