Eastern Pellitory-of-the-wall

Parietaria officinalis

Parietaria officinalis, the eastern pellitory-of-the-wall, also known as upright pellitory and lichwort, is a plant of the nettle family. Its leaves, however, are non-stinging. The plant grows on rubbish and on walls, hence the name.

Scientific name

Parietaria officinalis

Family

Urticaceae