Canadian Woodnettle

Canadian Woodnettle
Laportea canadensis

Canadian Woodnettle is in the same family as Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica - Urticaceae), and it stings. It's a common native plant in rich Indiana woodlands. It's claim to fame is that it's a host plant to a number of butterfly species, including the Comma, Question Mark, and Red Admiral. It's even suggested as a good plant to have in your native wildflower garden! That's a pretty high rating for a plant with tiny little green flowers and causes a biting itch when touched.



Some of the leaves are alternate, as opposed to Stinging Nettle