Stinging Nettle - Urtica dioica

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
- young shoot 1

Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
- sting / stinging hair 1

A very common perennial species of hedgerows and wasteground. Sometimes difficult to control but it is extremely beneficial for wildlife, as a food plant for butterfly caterpillars and many other species of insect. Nettles may also provide cover and shelter for mammals and birds. 16.03.11. SW4594030947.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.

Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica British Wildflower Images from Roscadghill Parc