Stinging nettle is a pervasive plant that can cause skin irritation through needle-like hairs on its leaves. Effective methods to control or eradicate stinging nettle include mowing, hand-pulling, and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Stinging nettle was brought here by Europeans who valued its hardiness, ...

I often watch out for stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) while hiking in central Vermont. As you might guess from its name, brushing against this plant causes a bee sting-like burn that can last for ...

You might expect a plant that stings skin on contact to contribute little to your health. But stinging nettle, a North American weed that grows wild but is relatively easy to cultivate, can be ...