Stinging nettle
Urtica lyallii
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The stems are simple and erect. It grows 1-2 m high. The leaves are opposite and oblong. They can be heart shaped. There are teeth along the edge. There are fine stinging bristles on the stems and leaves. The flowers are small and green. They are in clusters in the axils of leaves.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in rich soils and on hillsides.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten. Caution: Leaves sting the skin until boiled.
Edible parts
Leaves