Galeopsis | |
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Galeopsis tetrahit, common hemp-nettle | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Subfamily: | Lamioideae |
Genus: | Galeopsis L. |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Galeopsis is a genus of annual herbaceous plants native to Europe and Asia. Members of this genus often have common names ending in hemp-nettle or hempnettle.[2] Some species are naturalized in North America and New Zealand.[1][3][4][5]
The plants are poisonous.[6] Several species are widespread weeds[2] and some are used as medicinal herbs.[7][8]