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Stinging Nettle, RSPB Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), a plant in the family Urticaceae, in Compartment 22 of RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar
04 July 2023
Stinging Nettle, Cholsey
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), taken by David Palmar. This well known plant has a bad reputation as their sting can cause irritation, swelling and pain when touched. Stinging nettles can be consumed and this plant actually contains vitamins A,C, K and several B vitamins. Tea and soup is a common way for nettle to be eaten.
17 April 2022
Rust fungus on Stinging Nettle, Leadburn Community Woodland
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Midlothian - Leadburn Community Woodland
Rust fungus on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), taken by David Palmar at Leadburn Community Woodland, Penicuik
25 June 2022
Peacock Butterfly caterpillars on Stinging Nettle, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
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East Dunbartonshire, Milngavie and Bearsden
Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io) caterpillars on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, taken by Sarah Longrigg
01 July 2017
Stinging Nettles, Hùisnis, North Harris
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Western Isles - North Harris (Ceann a Tuath na Hearadh)
Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica) at Hùisnis, North Harris, often a sign of previous human habitation, and provide food for the caterpillars of butterflies and moths.
28 June 2011
Red Dead Nettle Cluster, Cholsey
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
A cluster of Red Dead Nettles (Lamium purpureum), taken by David Palmar.
17 April 2022
Group of Red Dead Nettles, Cholsey
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Red Dead Nettles (Lamium purpureum), taken by David Palmar. The crimson leaves are heart-shaped with toothed edges. This plant is usually found in cultivated or disturbed ground.
17 April 2022
Red Dead Nettle, Cholsey
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Red Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum), taken by David Palmar. Unlike the common stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) this nettle is not harmful and does not sting. The beautiful purple flowers can be seen from March to October in a typical year.
17 April 2022
Red Dead Nettle on Inchmickery
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Firth of Forth - Inchmickery
Red Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum) on Inchmickery, Firth of Forth, taken by David Palmar
07 November 2022
Nettle-leaved Bellflower, Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium), Oxfordshire, taken by David Palmar. This robust hairy perennial herb can stand between 50-100cm tall, with its nettle-like leaves being easy to identify. As pictured, the bell-shaped corolla (25-35mm long) is purplish-blue in colour with a hairy outside.
