Stinging Nettle #3

by Meckes/ottawa

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Stinging Nettle #3

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Meckes/ottawa

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Photograph - Photograph

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Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), of the family Urticaceae. The weed gets its name from the stinging sensation caused by touching it. It is covered with stinging hairs 2-6 inches long that lose their ability to sting after drying. While it is dangerous to the touch, it has been used medicinally to stop bleeding, as a diuretic, and to relieve prostate problems. Magnification150x

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May 19th, 2021

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