Stinging Nettle (or common Nettle) is the most widely known and used of nettles. Found around the world, it's originally native to Eurasia and the middle east. Despite the alarming name, stinging-nettle has a long history with so many benefits, including use as a fertilizer, medicinally, and as an edible plant. When cooked, the "sting" is lost and the herb is often categorized as a nutrient-rich "super food".
Traditional Use
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Growing Guide
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Stinging Nettle
(Urtica dioica)
Plant Details
Botanical Name
Urtica dioica
Other Names
Common Nettle
Family
Urticaceae
Native to
Asia, Europe, Middle East
Hardy to zone
3
Eco benefits
medicinal
Natural habitat
barren or disturbed ground, inner forests, forest edge