Yellow archangel (Lamium galeobdolon, Amoen. Acad. 4: 485 (1759))

Family: Lamiaceae

Author: (L.) L.

Bibliography: Amoen. Acad. 4: 485 (1759)

Year: 1759

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Lamium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Iran

Description

Yellow archangel, scientifically known as Lamium galeobdolon, is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Renowned for its vibrant yellow flowers, this species has a native range extending from Europe to Iran, making it a familiar sight across diverse landscapes within this region.

The plant was first documented in Amoenitates Academicae in 1759 by the eminent botanist Carl Linnaeus, often identified by the abbreviation (L.) L. This historical reference emphasizes the longstanding recognition and study of Yellow archangel within the botanical community.

Yellow archangel typically thrives in shaded woodland areas, where its striking yellow blooms can illuminate the forest understory from late spring to early summer. The plant’s square stems and heart-shaped leaves, often with distinctive silvery markings, make it an attractive and easily identifiable feature in nature. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Yellow archangel serves as an important ecological component, providing habitat and nourishment for various pollinators.

Despite its beauty, it’s essential for enthusiasts and gardeners to be aware that, in some regions, Lamium galeobdolon can become invasive, potentially overwhelming local flora. Therefore, responsible cultivation and management are crucial to ensuring that it remains a sustainable and beneficial part of its environment.

In summary, Yellow archangel is a plant of notable historical and ecological significance. With its origins rooted in Europe and Iran, its splendid yellow flowers continue to capture the interest of botanists and nature lovers alike.

Common Names

Deu: echte goldnessel, gewöhnliche goldnessel
Eng: yellow archangel, golden archangel, golden dead-nettle, yellow dead-nettle
Swe: gulplister
Fra: lamier doré, lamier jaune, ortie jaune
En: Yellow archangel, Yellow deadnettle, Aluminium plant, Artillery plant, Golden archangel, Golden dead-nettle, Yellow dead-nettle
Af: Geel dowe-netel
Ar: لاميون خوذي
Be: Дабраполь жоўты
Bg: Жълта мъртва коприва
Ca: Galeòbdolon, Ortiga morta groga, Ortiga morta
Zh: 小野芝麻属
Hr: Žuta mrtva kopriva
Cs: Pitulník žlutý
Da: Almindelig Guldnælde, Guldnælde
Nl: Bonte gele dovenetel, Gele dovenetel
Et: Koldnõges
Fi: Keltapeippi
Fr: Lamier doré, Lamier jaune, Ortie jaune, Lamier galéobdolon
De: Echte Goldnessel, Gewöhnliche Goldnessel, Berg-Goldnessel, Gelbe Taubnessel, Gold-Taubnessel, Goldnessel, Gelbe-Goldnessel, Gelbe-Taubnessel, Gold Taubnessel, Kleine Goldnessel
Hu: Erdei sárgaárvacsalán
Ga: Neantóg Mhuire
It: Ortica mora, Falsa ortica gialla, Falsa-ortica gialla, Ortica gialla
Lt: Geltonžiedis šalmutis
No: Gulltvitann, Gulltvetann
Fa: گزنه سفید زردگل
Pl: Gajowiec żółty, Jasnota gajowiec
Ru: Зеленчук желтый, Яснотка жёлтая, Яснотка зеленчуковая
Sk: Hluchavník žltý
Es: Arcángel amarillo, Planta de aluminio, Planta de artillería, Ortiga amarilla
Sv: Gulplister
Tr: Sarı ballıbaba
Uk: Зеленчук жовтий, Яснотка жовта
Cy: Marddanhadlen felen

Synonyms

• Lamiastrum galeobdolon ((L.) Ehrend. & Polatschek)
• Galeobdolon galeobdolon ((L.) H.Karst.)
• Galeopsis galeobdolon (L.)
• Leonurus galeobdolon ((L.) Scop.)
• Pollichia galeobdolon ((L.) Schrank)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Madeira (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)

Additional Images

Other

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Flower

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Leaf

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Habit

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Bark

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2927324)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60452701-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Lamium galeobdolon (L.) L.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 4

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Bloom months: [‘apr’, ‘may’, ‘jun’]

Soil nutriments: 5