Galeopsis bifida (Labiatae)

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Galeopsis bifida
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The Galeopsis bifida plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. tetrahit bifida.

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Latin Name:  Galeopsis bifida
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Boenn.

Known Hazards:  The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis[74].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Arable land, occasionally in woods, fens and wet heaths[17].

Cultivation Notes: Grows in most soils, disliking heavy shade. This plant is sometimes grown in the wild garden[200]. Very closely allied to G. tetrahit and considered to be no more than a sub-species of it by some botanists[17]. It is probably of the same hybrid origin as G. tetrahit[17].

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