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Urtica dioica

Common name(s): European Stinging nettle


Urtica dioica
Urtica dioica


Wildflower Information for Urtica dioica
Common name(s) European Stinging nettle
Family Urticaceae (Nettle family)
Flowers color: white, green   petals: irregular
Leaves opposite
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period mid-May to early-June
Origin introduced from Europe

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