Bearing a superficial resemblence to the Common Stinging Nettle, the White Dead-nettle has no stinging hairs and is not toxic. A case of mimicry

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Bearing a superficial resemblence to the Common Stinging Nettle, the White Dead-nettle has no stinging hairs and is not toxic. A case of mimicry in the Plant Kingdom

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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