
Red Deadnettle - flower closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands
Named after the red leafs at the top of the stem, known for its attractive red/pink/purple flowers. This species of nettle does not sting, the word "dead" refers to this. This plant has few demands, it can grow (and bloom) on various types of soil throughout most of the year, including mild winters. This is useful as it provides a source of nectar to insects in periods where it is scarce.

The red deadnettle, purple deadnettle, purple archangel, or velikdenche is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Europe and Asia.
Similar species: Lamiales
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Uploaded Jul 3, 2019. Captured Apr 21, 2019 07:40.
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