Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica

Botanische kenmerken

Perennial, up to 1.5 m. Heart-shaped serrated leaves with stinging hairs. Flowers inconspicuously in wispy green catkins.

Herkomst

Circumpolar temperate zones.

Traditioneel gebruik

A food plant, fibre plant and herb at once — a classic spring herb in Northern European households.

Interessante weetjes

Vikings wove nettle fibre into fine linen — an archaeologically confirmed textile use.

Ingrediëntprofiel

Voor de botanische referentie — familie, plantdeel, karakter en bronvermelding — zie .