species 160,734 observations
Great Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
Field notes
Supports All
64
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Red Admiral, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, Garden Tiger, Woodgrain Leafroller Moth
26
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Dark Green Nettle Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven
26
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Common Flower Fly, Tree Damsel Bug, Banded Tussock Moth
11
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Heterogaster behrensii
1
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.