Laportea canadensis
-
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)
Covered with stinging hairs (not in early spring). Alternate leaves easily distinguish this species from stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). Found in rich, moist or wet sites, sometimes in large populations. Brave individuals use young plants as pot-herbs.
Seedling
Look for alternate leaves once true leaves arrive.
R. Parker
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
wood nettle
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Part Shade
Shade
Shade
