Family: Urticaceae Nettle Family
Most plants in this family have specialized stinging hairs that cause irritation to skin. Flowers are unisexual.
Genus: Laportea
Tropical stinging herbs or trees with poison (including formic acid) contained in barbs on the stem or hairs.
Scientific Name: Laportea canadensis (L.) Weddell
Common Name(s): Wood Nettle, Canadian Wood Nettle, Canadian Nettle
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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ID: Hrb-LAOCA-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): inflorescense, vegetative
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