Parietaria officinalis L.

Erect, densely hairy perennial. Stem 30–100 cm high, simple or slightly branched. Lvs thick, dark green, dull, ovate to elliptic, acuminate, 3–12 cm long. Petioles < lamina. Cymes congested. Bracteoles < perianth at fruiting, completely free. Achenes ovoid, black, 1–1.5 mm long.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]