Annual nettle (Urtica urens) is a smaller, annual relative of stinging nettle, known for its stinging hairs that cause skin irritation. Despite this, nettles are highly nutritious, used in teas, soups, and traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. They also support biodiversity by providing habitat for various insects.

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  1. Urtica urens | Plants for a Future 2 3

  2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 7-3

  3. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-2 2 3 4 5 6