Urtica membranacea
Ortie douteuse
Large-leaved Nettle
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flower size | tiny |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Elliptic, Cordate |
| Height | 30-80 cm |
Description
During World War II the fibres of the nettle were used to make cloth. In country areas people were encouraged to gather nettles and regular collections were made.
Flowers
Male and female flowers are borne in racemes on the same plant; male flowers, coiling, normally on the upper part, female flowers generally on lower part.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Cordate heart-shaped. Oval to heart-shaped, serrated, with 2 small leaflets (stipules) at each node.
Fruits Seeds
A cluster of small one-seeded fruit.
Edible
Leaves when young, in soups.
Medical
Leaves and stalks: nettles draw iron from the soil, act as a tonic for anaemia, also high in vitamin C, which helps to absorb the iron. Cleanses the blood. The roots are used to treat hair loss.
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