Stinging Nettle in Detail.

Stinging nettle consists of a singular stem that can grow up to 6 feet tall. They commonly found along neglected coastal trails. The stem can range in color from green to purple/maroon/or red in color. The stalk looks somewhat fuzzy. Leaves grow in opposing pairs up the stalk and each pair share a hanging cluster of flowers.


Edible: Stinging nettle while irritating is edible after boiling. The leaves make a quality substitute for leafy greens and contain high amounts of vitamin A and C and contains other beneficial minerals.

Stinging nettle grows mostly around Southeast Alaska and coastal areas along the Gulf of Alaska. It's usually found in rich wet soil, often on slopes that receive sunlight.