Urtica mairei
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has rhizomes that are runners. It grows 100 cm tall. The leaf stalks have stinging hairs. The leaves are oval or heart shaped and 6-15 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. The leaves can have double teeth or lobes.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gang-dang-gyal-zu