Bee Hemp-Nettle
Galeopsis speciosa Mill.
Galeopsis speciosa, known as Bee Hemp-Nettle, is an annual herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to northern and central Europe and Siberia, it has been introduced to Canada, where it is considered a weed. The plant is toxic and can cause paralysis.
Description
Galeopsis speciosa is an annual herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to northern and central Europe and Siberia. The species has been introduced to various regions, including Canada, where it is now a widespread weed. It is known to be poisonous and can lead to paralysis. The plant was first described in 1768 by Mill. and is commonly referred to as Bee Hemp-Nettle. Its distribution includes areas such as Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and several European countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
Other common names
Large-flowered Hemp-nettlelarge-flower hemp-nettleBee Hemp-NettleLarge Hemp-NettleEdmonton hempnettle
Distribution
Alberta · Ontario · Quebec · FI · IS · SE · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · FO · GB · FR · Flanders · Bulgaria · Denmark · Finland · Faroyar (Faroes) · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Norway · Sweden · England · Scotland · Wales · BG · NO · DK · CA
Synonyms
Galeopsis cannabinaGaleopsis crenifronsGaleopsis flavescensGaleopsis hispidaGaleopsis leiotrichaGaleopsis prostrataGaleopsis pubescensGaleopsis subalpinaGaleopsis unicolorGaleopsis versicolorGaleopsis tetrahit subsp. versicolorGaleopsis speciosa var. boraeiGaleopsis speciosa var. leiotrichaGaleopsis speciosa f. albaGaleopsis speciosa f. purpureaGaleopsis tetrahit var. boraeiGaleopsis tetrahit subsp. versicolor
