Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Dead Nettle.
Dead Nettle - as a noun
Foul-smelling perennial eurasiatic herb with a green creeping rhizome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hedge nettlestachys sylvaticaAny of various plants of the genus lamium having clusters of small usually purplish flowers with two lips
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
herbherbaceous plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Coarse bristly eurasian plant with white or reddish flowers and foliage resembling that of a nettle; common as a weed in united states
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
galeopsis tetrahithemp nettleA plants of the genus pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clearweedpilea pumillarichweedExample Sentences
"The dead nettle spreads quickly and can help to prevent the growth of weeds."
"Bees are attracted to the nectar produced by the flowers of the dead nettle."
"Some species of dead nettle have purple leaves, adding a splash of color to the garden."
"The dead nettle belongs to the mint family and has a square stems like other members of the family."
"Gardeners often choose to plant dead nettle as a low-maintenance alternative to grass."
