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Wood Nettle - Laportea canadensis A native nettle species, unlike the similar stinging nettle, which is invasive. The hairs on the plant cause a painful burning, stinging sensation, sometimes with barbs left in the skin. The skin then turns red and blisters with the blisters persisting for several days.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest Canada nettle,Fall,Geotagged,Laportea canadensis,United States,Wood Nettle,laportea,nettle Click/tap to enlarge

Wood Nettle - Laportea canadensis

A native nettle species, unlike the similar stinging nettle, which is invasive. The hairs on the plant cause a painful burning, stinging sensation, sometimes with barbs left in the skin. The skin then turns red and blisters with the blisters persisting for several days.

Habitat: Deciduous forest

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The Canada nettle

"Laportea canadensis", commonly called Canada nettle or wood-nettle, is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern and central North America. It is found growing in open woods with moist rich soils and along streams and in drainages.

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Similar species: Rosales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2022. Captured Sep 24, 2021 14:21 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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