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Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called common nettle
Provides pollen for bees and supports populations of beneficial insects including native bees and predatory species. Blooms over an extended summer period in moist, fertile soils. Plants spread aggressively via rhizomes and bear stinging hairs that require careful handling.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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