Monday, July 2, 2012

Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica

This is one annoying plant!  No friend to hikers, stinging hairs contain formic acid that irritate the skin when touched even lightly.


 Flower closeup:


Stinging hairs:

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1 comment:

  1. e1July 2, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Glad you got it identified - Stinging nettle, who knew!

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