Lamium Maculatum

superbe lamier , et macro

Super joli !
Bon we

Really good details on this red dead nettle, Keith.

Beautiful colours and details.

superb macro !
Flo. Fam.: Lamiaceae-Verbenaceae , les lamiacées et verbénacées , famille des lamiers et des verveines

Very good explanation. A very educational visit.

Thanks for all your comments and stars folks................much appreciated.

It doesn't appear to have those tiny hairs on the leaves that give you such a sting. I am never too sure when I see one like this as to whether it is wise to touch or not!! I love the purple flower. What lovely patterns! A beautiful close-up.

Thanks Rosa..................Glad you like the pic!

Have a link: www.wikihow.com/Identify-Stinging-Nettle the difference is quite pronounced.

I didn't realise it but you can buy Lamium seeds in garden centres etc.........they're supposed to be great ground cover and the bees love them. I'm going to get some for next year.

Thanks for the link...I had no idea either! I will look out for the seeds too!

Wonderful capture Tack sharp details. Well done Keith Regards Tess.

Thanks Tess...............I always appreciate your comments.

It's very attractively presented and sharp.

Glad you approve Eunice............thank you.

a wonderful macro from this plant

Thank you aNNa..............much appreciated.

Wow! superb shot of this beautiful flower Keith, Kind regards, Bill.

Thanks again Bill.............glad you like it!

Wundervoll, die Farben und Details!

Thanks Wilhelm.

Superb again, Keith!
So it's not of the nettle family but, as you say, of the mint family. I wonder if it's edible or aromatic? And talking of nettles, I wonder who makes nettle soup any more?' I had it in France ages ago and I was with the family when we picked the nettles in the wild (gloves on!). It was, without doubt, one of the nicest soups I've ever had! I should google it I suppose and find a recipe, except that I don't see many nettles where I live