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White Dead-nettle (Lamium album) — wildflower of Ireland

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White Dead-nettle

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Lamium album

Looks just like a stinging nettle but has white hooded flowers and never stings — that's why it's called "dead". A favourite of long-tongued bumblebees.

Height
60 cm
Blooms
Mar–Oct
Family
Mint (Lamiaceae)
Latin name
Lamium album
Where to find
  • Hedge banks
  • Roadside verges
  • Garden corners