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Purple Dead-Nettle

Lamium purpureum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, South Korea, Taiwan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Lamium purpureum (Purple Dead-Nettle)

Names in Other Languages

French lamier pourpre

German Purpurrote Taubnessel

Similar Species in Lamium

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Balm-leaved Archangel

Lamium orvala

Not Evaluated

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Chorokhian Dead Nettle

Lamium tschorochense

Critically Endangered

Cut-leaved Dead-nettle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Dead-Nettle?

The scientific name of Purple Dead-Nettle is Lamium purpureum. It belongs to the genus Lamium.

What is the conservation status of Purple Dead-Nettle?

Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple Dead-Nettle live?

Purple Dead-Nettle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, South Korea, Taiwan), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia.

What family does Purple Dead-Nettle belong to?

Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum) belongs to the genus Lamium, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is Purple Dead-Nettle endangered?

No, Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple Dead-Nettle belong to?

Purple Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Purple Dead-Nettle?

The closest relatives of Purple Dead-Nettle in the genus Lamium include Balm-leaved Archangel, Chorokhian Dead Nettle, Clasping Henbit, Cut-leaved Dead-nettle, Golden Archangel.