Description

Urtica dioica Nettle bio

Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, stinging nettle (although not all plants of this species sting) or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. Originally native to Europe.
The plant has a long history of use as a source for traditional medicine, food, tea, and textile raw material in ancient societies.