Description
Stinging nettle, a weedy perennial plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae), is known for its stinging leaves. Stinging nettle is distributed nearly worldwide but is especially common in Europe, North America, North Africa, and parts of Asia. The plant is common in herbal medicine, and young leaves can be cooked and eaten as a nutritious potherb. Additionally, stinging nettle has been used as a source of bast fibers for textiles and is sometimes used in cosmetics.
