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Notes:

When rubbed agaisnt cause a burning sensation

2 Species ID Suggestions

Wood Nettle
Laportea canadensis Wild Edible Plants - Nettles
nettle
Urtica dioica Urtica dioica


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 9 years ago

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.

keffdog10
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keffdog10

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2014
Submitted on Aug 16, 2014

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