Coastal hedgenettle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coastal hedgenettle |
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Stachys
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chamissonis
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The Stachys chamissonis, also known as the coastal hedgenettle, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the mint family. You can find this plant growing along the west coast of North America. It loves moist places near the ocean.
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Discovering the Coastal Hedgenettle
The coastal hedgenettle is a type of plant that grows in many places. It is known for its pretty pink flowers. This plant is part of a big family called the mint family. Many plants in this family have a strong smell.
Where Does This Plant Live?
This special plant is native to the western parts of North America. You can find it from Alaska all the way down to central California. It likes to grow in wet areas. These places are often near the coast.
What Does Coastal Hedgenettle Look Like?
The coastal hedgenettle grows a tall stem. This stem can reach up to 2.5 meters (about 8 feet) high. The stem is usually covered in tiny hairs. It also has small glands that make it feel a bit sticky. When you touch it, you might notice a nice smell.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant grow opposite each other on the stem. They have pointed ends and wavy edges. Each leaf can be up to 18 centimeters (about 7 inches) long. They grow on small stalks called petioles.
The flowers grow in groups along the stem. These groups are called an inflorescence. Each group can have up to six flowers. The flowers are a deep pink color. They are shaped like a tube and can be over 3 centimeters (about 1 inch) long. The flowers grow inside a cup-like structure. This structure is called a calyx. The calyx is often purple or has purple tips.
