On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 9:56 AM, <SArjuna@aol.com> wrote:
> Yes, the wood nettle is Laportea canadensis. If it doesn't grow
> naturally where you live, Jon, you can plant some in a moist, shady area
> and it
> should yield a nice patch pretty soon, unless your winters are terribly
> cold.
> I've seen it where it gets to -25F in winter.
> The photo on the u pper right of Sam Thayer's home page is wood
> nettle.
> Wood nettle shoots should be emerging pretty soon now. So keep your
> eyes open. As I said, if you see any kind of nettle growing in damp
> shade,
> it's almost surely wood nettle. Touch it and see it it stings!
> Then pick (with gloves on) and steam and eat some! If there's a big
> patch, eat some of the spring shoots, then let it grow. Mmmm. And 20%
> protein.
>
> Shivani in WI
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