Known widely as Stinging Nettle due to its sting to prevent animals from trying to eat it. A very widespread and common plant that grows best on nitrogen enriched and disturbed soils. These nettles are in an open field and stand out in clumps as they are one of the few thing the rabbits won't chew. they can grow up to 1m tall but are often managed and cut back.
It's leaves are oval with pointed tips and toothed margins. They are in opposite pairs and grow to 8cms long. They have pendulous catkins during June-September. Their fruits resemble flowers.
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