Pellitory-of-the-Wall

Parietaria judaica

Pellitory-of-the-Wall

Basic Information

Family:
Urticaceae
Category:
Wildflower
Status:
Least Concern
Flowering:
March - October

Description

A soft-leaved plant growing on old walls and rocks. Unlike its nettle relatives, it doesnt sting. A common allergen.

Habitat

Old walls, rocky crevices, ruins

Characteristics

height:
20-60 cm
flower Color:
Greenish (inconspicuous)
leaf Type:
Oval, hairy
growth Form:
Perennial