Californica nettle, Slender nettle
Urtica dioica subsp. gracilis
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten. They are also used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Urtica californica Greene; Urtica gracilis Aiton; Urtica lyalii S. Watson; Urtica procera Muhl. ex Willd.; Urtica viridis Rydb.;