Stinging nettle
Urtica dioica
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Dynamic accumulator
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Eurasian perennial herb widely known for its medicinal and nutritional properties after cooking. It is an extraordinary dynamic accumulator of nitrogen, iron and other essential minerals.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 0.6 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February — Planting
- March — Harvest — Planting
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July
- August
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The cooked or infused leaves are remineralising, diuretic and rich in iron and vitamin C.
Where to buy
Related plants
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See which trees the stinging nettle grows well with
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