Beware of these delicious looking nettles. They are not poisonous, but will give you a sting that can a few minutes. Also known as Stinging Nettles, they are easily recognizable for their stinging hairs found at the stem. Eaten raw, it can be unappetizing. When cooked with vegetables whether oniony or lemony, it can be an excellent choice of nutritional balance for your body. This plant can also be used to make a healthful tea. Nettles are available from early spring until late fall when they start dying off due to oncoming low temperatures. Photos available at https://stevenanthony123456.smugmug.com/Flowers-and-Plants/
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Jul 05, 2016 @ 17:23:43
Ah, I think I recognize these growing in my backyard. Now I know their name. 😛
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Jul 05, 2016 @ 19:22:43
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Jul 06, 2016 @ 12:11:00
If you stop breathing you can catch them or use gloves it’s easier. I France there is still old people who every year are doing a couple of weeks of netle soup cure.
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Jul 06, 2016 @ 12:13:50
Also we have an other plant I do not know the name in english that grow near them. When you get sting, you apply this plant on your sting and the pain goes away instantly. The plant is Dosh Or maybe Doch something like that. Have fun.
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Jul 06, 2016 @ 18:08:30
And if you ever get stung by them, you could try to relieve it with water, mud, ice or mint leaf… But remember to do it always in the same direction…!!!!!
If you do it IN BOTH DIRECTIONS you could WORSEN THE SITUATION
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Jul 06, 2016 @ 21:23:42
Run it under cold water especially.
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:00:54
Hi! 😀
The info in this blog is really good! 🙂
But, I have been wondering, have you actually tasted this leaf? Just curious…
Regards,
Ananya 🙂
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:29:22
I have. You can make Nettle tea. Personally, it is better if you make a teat out of it or saute it with some other wild edibles.
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:30:53
Wow! That sounds like fun! 🙂
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:31:52
It is. Stinging nettles are considered an invasive species.
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:33:42
That’s nice to know…! 🙂
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Jul 07, 2016 @ 17:36:02
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Jul 08, 2016 @ 12:49:33
All right!! I’ll think about it!!😃😃
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Jul 10, 2016 @ 03:50:19
Thanks!
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Jul 27, 2016 @ 13:18:36
Greetings, a friend I met from the Ukraine talked a lot about using stinging nettles for soup and tea.
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Jul 27, 2016 @ 22:38:08
It is a great plant to use. It is apparently high in protein as well, though I a a little skeptical about that. Animals usually have a lot of protein not plants.
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Jul 28, 2016 @ 00:56:14
Yes, that does sound unusual. I got the idea that it is fairly pervasive in the Ukraine and is gathered as a free food staple.
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Jul 28, 2016 @ 00:16:13
I have been stung by these many times as a child. They really sting and itch,but thank goodness not for long…..
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Jul 29, 2016 @ 00:04:09
I am with you on that!
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