Urtica membranacea
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
An annual herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in dry soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Azores, Crete, Europe, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, Portugal, Sicily, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten. They are cooked in omelettes. They are used in soups.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Addricula, Isurgan, Ortiche, Ortiga
Synonyms
Urtica caudata Vahl non Burm. f.; Urtica dubia Forsskal;