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wood nettle

/ˈwʊd ˈnɛtəl/

Traducción: Planta urticante de la especie Laportea canadensis, propia de América del Norte, parecida a la ortiga mayor, cuyas hojas causan picazón o ardor temporal al contacto.

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/ˈwʊd ˈnɛtəl/formalscientific
  • esPlanta urticante de la especie Laportea canadensis, propia de América del Norte, parecida a la ortiga mayor, cuyas hojas causan picazón o ardor temporal al contacto.

A type of stinging plant (Laportea canadensis) found in North America, similar to stinging nettle, with leaves that cause a temporary burning sensation upon contact.

  1. Stinging plantC1formalamerican

    A perennial herbaceous plant (Laportea canadensis) with stinging hairs, found in moist woodlands of eastern North America.

    esOrtiga de madera

    • Be careful not to brush against the wood nettle while hiking.
    • Wood nettle can cause a painful rash upon contact.
    • The leaves of wood nettle are alternate and coarsely toothed.