Nettle, cut (org)
Nettle, cut (org)
Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle (although not all plants of this species sting) or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. Originally native to Europe, much of temperate Asia and western North Africa, it is now found worldwide, including New Zealand and North America.
Mild and neutral with hints of dried maple leaves. Nettle is good source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, C and K, nettle also contains copper, manganese and calcium, and is said to have one of the highest chlorophyll contents of just about all plants.
- Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
- Region: Provence, France
- Altitude: 60 - 250 m