Parietaria diffusa Pellitory of the wall (Urticaceae)

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Parietaria diffusa
Pellitory of the wall
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The Parietaria diffusa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pellitory of the wall. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. officinalis. Auct non L. P. ramiflora.

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Latin Name:  Parietaria diffusa
Common Name:  Pellitory of the wall
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  Mert.&Koch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Hedgebanks and dry walls[7, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained to dry alkaline soil in full sun or semi-shade[238]. The plant grows well on drystone walls[17]. This plant is sometimes erroneously called P. officinalis. The true P. officinalis. L. is an European plant that is not found in Britain, P. diffusa is its British representative[50]. The pollen of this plant is one of the earliest and most active of the hay fever allergens[7]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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