wood nettle

1. 1.

   American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles

   SynonymsLaportea canadensis

   Broadernettle

   Part ofLaportea

Questions about wood nettle

What does wood nettle mean?

wood nettle means "American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles".

What is another word for wood nettle?

Close synonyms include Laportea canadensis. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.