Plant ID please

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This nettle-like plant has sprung up beside my pond. It's quite attractive and is attracting bees. What is it? Do I pull it or leave it be? Any advice gratefully accepted.
HH
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I Think it could be Gypsywort. Lycopus europaeus.
Lycopus europaeus maybe? Gypsywort
If the bees like it and you like it, let it be
In the sticks near Peterborough
snap Fritillary
In the sticks near Peterborough
Lycopus europaeus aka Gypsywort.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Oh, you said it first ......... but at least we all agree
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nut
On the herbal side it yields a black dye that can be used on wool and silk, and it used to be used by gypsies to stain their skins darker. Hence the common name.(Taken from a 'Modern Herbal ' By Mrs M. Grieves)
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