Information About

Stinging Nettle

SpeciesStinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Latin:
  • Urtica dioica
Yup'ik:
  • qatlinaq
Consumption:
  • Edible
Subspecies:
Viewing Scale:
  • Chances of seeing Stinging Nettle in Alaska
Caution:
  • Strong buring, stinging, and itching sensation if touches skin that may last for up to a few days.
About Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle Habitat & Range

Stinging nettle grows mostly around Southeast Alaska and coastal areas along the Gulf of Alaska. It's usually found in rich wet soil, often on slopes that receive sunlight.

Stinging Nettle Gallery