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Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19152



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Urticales
Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Urtica
Species: Urtica dioica
 
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  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Green
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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  • Nettle stings can be treated with baking soda. edit | delete
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Netty (13946) wrote on Nov 11 2008
The stinging hairs on the stem and leaves contain formic acid and cause itching and burning.
Some people eat nettle - cooking destroys the acid.

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