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Urtica gracilis
The slender stinging nettle is a tall plant with tiny, sharp hairs that can sting! It grows in many places and is important for butterflies and other insects.
Habitat: Grasslands
The slender stinging nettle is a tall, unbranched plant with long, narrow stems and serrated, heart-shaped leaves covered in fine, stinging hairs. Its inconspicuous greenish flowers form in dense clusters along the leaf axils, blending in with the foliage.
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Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
6
Historically, nettle fibers were used to weave strong fabrics.
Its roots were once used to create a yellow dye.
Some people use nettle tea to help with allergies.
This plant's leaves are surprisingly rich in Vitamin K!
slender stinging nettle has specialized hollow hairs that inject an irritating cocktail, protecting it from herbivores.
slender stinging nettle can quickly sprout new shoots from its underground rhizomes, helping it recover from damage.
slender stinging nettle accumulates nitrogen from the soil, making nutrients more available for nearby life.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Don't touch the leaves without asking an adult, as they can sting!
The easiest way to identify slender stinging nettle is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
30-150 cm
30-60 cm
Late spring to fall
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Wind
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