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Wood Nettle
Laportea canadensis		  
Family Urticaceae
Bloom Summer
Habitat Moderately moist, rich soil, woods, forest
Status Native
Cycle Perennial
Height 1-3 feet
Flower Female flowers form loose, long clusters from upper leaf axils. Male flowers form from lower leaf axils.
Leaf Leaves are widely oval, alternate, coarsely toothed, and hairy
Notes This plat is HAZARDOUS! It can be toxic if ingested and cause skin irritation if touched.
It blooms July & August.

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