Invasive plants in the U.S. can sometimes go from annoying to appetizing.
The name of this plant is not exactly appealing. If it sounds like something that causes irritation, you’re not wrong. The little spikes on these plants can create a rash-like reaction on human skin. There is a variety that is native to the U.S. while the invasive variety is originally from Europe,to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. They’re hard to distinguish, but it’s best to avoid touching either without proper protection.
All parts of this plant are edible with the right preparation. The young leaves can be cooked and eaten. It’s used in all over the world for added nutritional value. The shoots of the young, smaller nettle plants can also be eaten as you would other green veggies.
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