Wednesday 5 April 2023


 Red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) seems to be particularly prolific this year. I'm seeing large patches of it in sunny, grassy areas and it's generally taller than usual. A humble weed/wildflower but important for emerging pollinators.
 The thirty or so species in the Lamium genus are often referred to as Deadnettles (or Dead Nettles or Dead-nettles!) for their passing resemblance to Stinging Nettles but with no sting.