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Pretty Little Flower? NOT!
Apr 23, 2013 11:29:28 #
Don't get me wrong... Florida is a beautiful place... most of the time. This little flowering plant is a stinging nettle and seems to be prolific and abundant (at least around my neighborhood).
Brush up against its leaves or stem and you'd think you've touched fire.
One of my weekly rituals is to rid the yard of them. They have long roots and so far touching the white or brown part of the root doesn't seem to bother me but I would be remiss if not to recommend using gloves just in case anyone is allergic to the juice of the root.
Brush up against its leaves or stem and you'd think you've touched fire.
One of my weekly rituals is to rid the yard of them. They have long roots and so far touching the white or brown part of the root doesn't seem to bother me but I would be remiss if not to recommend using gloves just in case anyone is allergic to the juice of the root.
The Bane of My Existence
Nasty Needles
Roots of Evil
Apr 23, 2013 11:31:05 #
Apr 23, 2013 11:37:33 #
Photog8 wrote:
Don't get me wrong... Florida is a beautiful place... (show quote)
Many interesting things are actually done with this plant including making tea. The native tribes in the Northwest make cordage from it which can be used to make clothing like hats and rope. Check it out on the WWW. Its actually a useful plant if you can get past the sting. :(
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Apr 23, 2013 11:42:27 #
I was raised to try and avoid Bull Nettle and Stinging Nettle, because they do sting and itch and if you do come in contact with either,the best material to remove the sting was.....human urine...(use your imagination.)
'Nuff said.
'Nuff said.
Apr 23, 2013 11:59:51 #
Steve: I didn't think you'd have a problem in MA but then I saw your great shots down in Venice FL.
CAM: Thanks but I think I'll pass.
Batman: More than 'nuff said ;-)
Thanks all for looking.
CAM: Thanks but I think I'll pass.
Batman: More than 'nuff said ;-)
Thanks all for looking.
Apr 23, 2013 13:40:36 #
Photog8 wrote:
Don't get me wrong... Florida is a beautiful place... (show quote)
I have a lot of weeds but thankfully I don't have that one.
Apr 23, 2013 13:45:31 #
Photog8 wrote:
Steve: I didn't think you'd have a problem in MA but then I saw your great shots down in Venice FL.
CAM: Thanks but I think I'll pass.
Batman: More than 'nuff said ;-)
Thanks all for looking.
CAM: Thanks but I think I'll pass.
Batman: More than 'nuff said ;-)
Thanks all for looking.
This sounds good to me.
"Stinging Nettles Fettuccine with House-Made Pancetta and Asparagus"
You never know until you try it. There are many great recipes using this plant.
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Apr 24, 2013 08:18:10 #
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