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The colourful Nymphalid butterflies will lay their eggs on the nettle leaves and these will provide food for the caterpillars. What do nettles attract? Stinging… Read More »What Lays Eggs On Nettles?

‘Nettles are the food plant for the caterpillars of red admiral, small tortoiseshell, painted lady and comma butterflies. ‘It’s important to treat your nettles like… Read More »Do Nettles Attract Butterflies?

Stinging nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine. Studies suggest that it may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood… Read More »Do Nettles Serve A Purpose?

Originally native to Europe, much of temperate Asia and western North Africa, it is now found worldwide, including New Zealand and North America. Are nettles… Read More »Where Do Nettles Come From?

Stinging nettles are great wildlife attractors: caterpillars of the small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies use them as foodplants; ladybirds feast on the aphids that shelter… Read More »What Insects Do Nettles Attract?

Stinging nettle is generally considered safe when used as directed. Occasional side effects include mild stomach upset, fluid retention, sweating, diarrhea, and hives or rash… Read More »What Are The Side Effects Of Nettles?

After eating the hay with nettle, cows show a significant increase in milk production and increase in milk fat – up to 15-20 %. Can… Read More »Do Cows Eat Nettles?

While fresh stinging nettle may cause irritation, cooked, dried or freeze-dried stinging nettle is generally safe to consume. When should you not eat stinging nettles?… Read More »Can You Eat Burning Nettles?

What is the plant in Washington that causes stinging? It is Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica. Is there a time of year when Nettles don’t sting?… Read More »Do Nettles Always Sting?

Nettle is great in sauces, risottos and soups. Health: The nettle plant is full of nutrients that are really good for your health. They’re packed… Read More »Do People Eat Nettles?