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Parietaria diffusa
Pellitory of the wall
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Latin Name: Parietaria diffusa
Synonyms: P. officinalis. Auct non L. P. ramiflora.
Common Name: Pellitory of the wall
Family: Urticaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Mert.&Koch.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Hedgebanks and dry walls[7, 17].
Mature Height: 0.6
Mature Width: 0.6
Habit: Perennial
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained to dry alkaline soil in full sun or semi-shade[238]. The plant grows well on drystone walls[17].
This plant is sometimes erroneously called P. officinalis. The true P. officinalis. L. is an European plant that is not found in Britain, P. diffusa is its British representative[50].
The pollen of this plant is one of the earliest and most active of the hay fever allergens[7].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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