Difference between revisions of "Pink Nettle"

Latest revision as of 12:40, 18 September 2020

Common Names: Pink Nettle / Ekiawar Faekez (Waejir)
Classification: Herbaceous Flower
Description: A nettle more typical of the family, this 1-2 meter plant has tiny hair-like structures along the margins of its leaves. These cause extremely itchy welts which can develop into full blisters with sufficient exposure. The pink spray of tiny flowers is the only truly safe part of the plant to handle.

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

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+:Pink Nettle / Ekiawar Faekez ([[Waejir]])
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+:A nettle more typical of the family, this 1-2 meter plant has tiny hair-like structures along the margins of its leaves. These cause extremely itchy welts which can develop into full blisters with sufficient exposure. The pink spray of tiny flowers is the only truly safe part of the plant to handle.
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+:*Antitussive - The flower heads of this plant are used to treat chronic coughs.
+:*Caustic - The leaves, if eaten are very caustic.
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