Laportea canadensis
Laportea canadensis Canadian wood-nettle
Perennial rhizomatous herb with clusters of small, greenish flowers that are in the leaf axils.
Habitat & Range
Grows in low, moist woods and stream banks, common.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Characteristics
Leaves simple, alternate, highly toothed, on long petioles with numerous stinging hairs
Flowers in loose, branched infloresences; female flowers are in loose, elongated clusters in upper leaf axils; male flowers in shorter clusters in lower leaf axils
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Laportea canadensis Canadian wood-nettle
Leaves
Male flowers
Forming seeds
Female flowers
Flower details
Growth habit
Leaves and flowers
Female flowers
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
Canadian wood-nettle
wood-nettle
