Laportea macrostachya (Urticaceae)

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Laportea macrostachya
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The Laportea macrostachya plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Urticaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Laportea macrostachya
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  (Maxim.)Ohwi.

Known Hazards:  The leaves have stinging hairs, much like stinging nettles to which they are related.

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods in mountains, N. Japan[58].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 116]. Very nutritious, they have a peculiar sweetness[116]. Some caution should be observed when harvesting this plant since the raw leaves have stinging hairs. It is perfectly safe to eat the leaves when they are cooked, however, since heat completely destroys the sting[K].

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