West Indian Wood Nettle (Laportea aestuans)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height:	up to 3 feet
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Flower Color:	Green Other: Greenish/yellow
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Underground structures:	Taproot
Uses:	Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize
Toxicity:	Other: Plant has stinging and non-stinging hairs.
Miscellaneous:	Monoecious

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Aug 22, 2014 3:56 PM concerning plant:

West Indian Wood Nettle has slightly woody stems, alternate broad serrated leaves, and clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. This plant has been introduced to Florida and California as well as Hawaii and is considered an agricultural weed with prolific seed production. This nettle has both stinging and non-stinging hairs and can cause contact dermatitis.

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Laportea West Indian Wood Nettle (Laportea aestuans)