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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This was spotted in the woods of Vermont, what kind of plant is it?

  • Question

    This was spotted in the woods of Vermont, what kind of plant is it?

    Answer

    Dear Nanablue. your plant is Galeopsis tetrahit (brittle-stemmed hemp-nettle), a non-native member of the mint family that is common in disturbed settings and occasionally can be found in forests. Best wishes.