common on preserve in damp soil, can reach up to 9 feet tall 
The hairs on the leaves of stinging needle inject a toxin that will cause a skin irritation.. If you are unfortunate to discover this personally, try crushing a mugwort leaf and rubbing it over the rash every 10 minutes. This should temporarily relieve the irritation. To relieve it permanately, ice it down for at least 2 minutes when you get home. Note: Indian braves used stinging nettle to keep themselves awake while on watch. They would rub it all over their bodies! back to plants next plant F |