Nettle

Description: Nettle is the common name for any of between 30-45 species of flowering plants of the genus Urtica in the family ... more

Nettle ... Urticaceae, with a cosmopolitan though mainly temperate distribution. They are mostly herbaceous perennial plants, but some are annual and a few are shrubby. The most prominent member of the genus is the stinging nettle Urtica dioica, native to Europe, north Africa, Asia, and North America. The genus also contains a number of other species with similar properties, listed below. However, a large number of species names that will be encountered in this genus in the older literature (about 100 species have been described) are now recognised as synonyms of Urtica dioica. Some of these taxa are still recognised as subspecies.

Newest Review: ... This makes them perfect for insects to live and breed on. They are protected from predators. Tortoiseshell and peacock ... more

... butterflies love nettles. Ladybirds and some birds are agile enough to be able to eat the large numbers of greenfly that inhabit nettle beds. So, that patch of nettles in your garden is vital for wildlife preservation. A wildlife garden wouldn't be complete without nettles. Nutritionally the nettle is an excellent source of calcium, magnesium and iron and the young shoots can be cooked in the same way as spinach and used as a vegetable. The Northumberland Cheese Company produces nettle cheese. Animals from benefit fro...more

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Nettle: Eat them, drink them, wear them and use them to grow flowers ... (353 words)
by - written on 13/05/08 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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Urtica Dioica is the common stinging nettle. We have all seen these growing up to six feet tall in summer and been stung by them. It is the sap in the plant that causes urticaria, or nettle rash. There are 45 species of nettle and these plants support more than 40 species of insect, including some of the most colourful butterflies. The stinging hairs on the nettle are so effective that few animals will graze on them. This makes them perfect for insects to live and breed on. They are protected from predators. Tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies love nettles. Ladybirds and some birds are agile enough to be able to eat the large numbers of greenfly that ... Read the complete review

Feeling nettled (1045 words)
by - written on 19/04/07 (Very useful, 1741 readings)
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Stinging nettle Family: N.O. Urticaceae ~~~~~~~~ I am sure most of you will recognise the stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. Family Urticeae If you have a bed of nettles near you they will be growing now and will grow to 1 to 2 metres tall in the summer and die down in the winter. The stinging nettle is an herbaceous perennial that will live for many years if not disturbed. The jagged edged green leaves grow from the stem they are soft on the top but underneath and up the stem they are covered with tiny hairs. It is these hairs that cause the stinging sensation on your skin as when you brush/crush the hairs they release a chemical that causes a stinging ... Read the complete review

Nettle: A free under rated plant (578 words)
by - written on 10/02/07 (Very useful, 132 readings)
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We all must have seen a nettle or even been stung, I know I have been stung once when I fell over and landed face first in a bush of them. There are some amazing facts about the nettle and a lot of myths that not a lot of people know about, hopefully this will enlighten you. The Nettle also goes by the name of devils leaf and devils plaything Nettle - Urtica - This review is for the stinging nettle species. ***The Plant*** Stinging Nettle can be found all over the world, and is found almost growing in damp rich soil. The generic name Urtica funny enough comes from the Latin "uro" which means I ... Read the complete review