Laportea canadensis

Scientific Name: Laportea canadensis
Common Name: Canadian wood-nettle
Global Conservation Status: G5 - Secure

Clusters of tiny flowers at the base of staggered (not paired) leaves help identify Canadian wood-nettle.
Photographer: BlueRidgeKitties, CC BY-NC-SA

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Tiny hairs on Canadian wood-nettle give a temporary sting. Be careful!