Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
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Family: Urticaceae
Mid-Atlantic bloom time:
late June - August
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe:
late July - October
Wood Nettle is an annual plant commonly found in moist soils and along streams. It has stinging hairs on the stems and leaves, which can cause a burning, stinging sensation and even blister the skin. The stinging barbs sometimes can be left in the skin.
Wood Nettle is reported to be edible, usually boiled or steamed, which seems to get rid of the "sting". If you can manage to avoid the barbs, it by not letting it touch your lips or exposed skin, it reportedly can be eaten raw.
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1 August 2015
Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
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1 August 2015
Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
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1 August 2015
Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
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