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Photo by keffdog10
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Field Notes

Notes:

When rubbed agaisnt cause a burning sensation

Species ID Suggestions

nettle

Urtica dioica

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KarenSaxton
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Wood Nettle

Laportea canadensis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
I don’t think this is Urtica dioica, which has thinner leaves. Laportea canadensis, however, seems to be a better match. See the link in my ID suggestion for a comparison of the two species.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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