Monday, June 19, 2017

Urtica dioica ssp. dioica (Stinging Nettle) - Wales, UK



6/6/17 Road from Ffald-y-Brenin to Jabes Vestry (Pontfaen), 
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SW Wales, UK


LIFE LIST NOTES:

COMMON NAME: Stinging Nettle

SPECIES: Urtica dioica

FAMILY: Urticaceae (Nettle Family)

LIFE LIST DATE: 6/6/2017

LOCATION: Road from Ffald-y-Brenin to Jabes Vestry (Pontfaen), Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SW Wales, UK

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From British Wildflowers-A Photographic Guide by Victoria Munson:

These common weeds are well known to all. The dark green, heart-shaped toothed leaves can give a nasty sting. Cooked nettles can be acted to soups, stews and tea.

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