Urtica californica Stinging nettle (Urticaceae)

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Urtica californica
Stinging nettle
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The Urtica californica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stinging nettle.

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Latin Name:  Urtica californica
Common Name:  Stinging nettle
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  Greene.

Known Hazards:  The leaves of the plants have stinging hairs, causing irritation to the skin[21, 200]. This action is neutralized by heat so the cooked leaves are perfectly safe and nutritious[200]. However, only young leaves should be used because older leaves develop gritty particles called cystoliths which act as an irritant to the kidneys[172].

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet brushy thickets along the immediate coast[71].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame, only just covering the seed. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and plant them out in the summer. Division succeeds at almost any time in the growing season. Very easy, plant them straight out into their permanent positions.

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