LYALL’S AMERICAN STINGING NETTLE

Class: Urtica dioica subsp. gracilis, dioica var. lyallii

Family: NETTLE FAMILY

Sub Family: Urticaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Common Nettle, Western Nettle

Colour: Pale green

Height: 60 cm-1.2 m (2-4')

Each Flower: Male flowers have 4 petal-like segments, 4 stamens and rudimentary pistil; while female flowers have 4 unequal petal-like segments and pistil

Leaves: Opposite, with stipules at base; lower leaves have stalks and are coarse, pointed, heart-shaped, and coarsely toothed; upper leaves narrower and become gradually smaller up stem; blades covered with stinging hairs

Stems: Unbranched, rigid, ribbed, and covered with stiff hairs

Blooming Period: May - September

Habitat: Mostly in open or shady areas up to sub-alpine elevations

Note:

May cause dermatitis