Red Deadnettle
Contains a small amount of sweet nectar.
| Scientific name | Lamium purpureum |
| English name | Red Deadnettle |
| Japanese name | 姫踊り子草 |
| Classification | Magnoliopsida |
| Classification details | Lamiales Lamiaceae |
| Full length | 10-25cm. |
| Distribution | Native to Europe. Found throughout Japan. |
Characteristics
An invasive species native to Europe.
The plant is about 10cm tall. Large ones can grow to 25cm.
The oval shape has slightly serrated teeth that grow opposite each other. The labia purpurea flowers are pale pink and store nectar.
Ecology
Commonly seen on roadsides and in parks. Flowers less than 1cm in size bloom from around March, and bees and other insects gather around them.
Habitat
Roadsides in Hachioji City
These flowers grow everywhere, such as roadsides and parks.
When I was little, I used to pick these flowers and suck the sweet nectar.
Insects also gather there in search of nectar.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Red Deadnettle.
