Galeopsis bifida is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia but now found in Canada and the northeastern, midwestern parts of the United States.

Hempnettle mostly grow in disturbed sites, roadsides, gardens, agricultural lands, wet heaths and sometimes in woods.

Leaves are simple, 1 to 5 inches long, opposite, margins are serrate and ovate in shape, pubescent on both sides.

The flowers are bell shaped and bilaterally symmetrical, ranging in size from about one half to three fourths of an inch.

[5] A study done on the seeds show no toxicity in mice and high potential for bioavailable antioxidants to humans.

[6] According to Samuel Thayer, many people have eaten the leaves mistaking them for stinging nettle; they are not toxic but unpalatable.