Common Hemp Nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Galeopsis tetrahit is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Arable land, sometimes in woods, fens and wet heaths. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)