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Wood Nettle

Laportea canadensis

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

herbaceous perennial, about 1m (3') high, stinging and non stinging hairs on the stem and leaves

Habitat:

temperate forest understory

Notes:

I spotted this just off the trail in Point Pelee national park.

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Laportea canadensis

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Wood Nettle

Laportea canadensis
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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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