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  8. Dwarf Nettle

species 18,950 observations

Dwarf Nettle

Urtica urens

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

27 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red Admiral, West Coast Lady, Cabbage Looper Moth, Blomfild's Beauty 10
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 14
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Mason Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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