Pellitory-Of-The-Wall
Parietaria officinalis
Urticaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Central and Southern Europe
Biocultural value
A poultice of fresh leaves was prescribed in ancient times to heal severe bruises.
Location
Source of plant
Audry O'Connor
Description
Perennial reaching 30 to 100 cm, erect, simple or slightly branched, densely pubescent. Leaves 3 to 12cm, ovate-lanceolate or elliptical, long-acuminate; petiole shorter than lamina. Bracteoles free, shorterthan perianth; achenes black.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
medicinal/pharmaceutical