Timeline for What is this hairy weed?
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| Aug 9, 2018 at 7:24 | comment | added | Stephie♦ | To test the sting, you need to wipe the underside of the leaves, tip to stem with some soft skin - adults’ fingers can be too calloused. The other direction usually won’t sting. Also, gripping the plant very firmly can cause the trichomes to break off instead of penetrate your skin. But a magnifying lens is the better (and less painful) method to check for stinging hairs. | |
| Aug 5, 2018 at 4:27 | comment | added | black thumb | dry it and eat the leaves, very nutritious | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 18:17 | comment | added | David Liam Clayton | Stinging nettles generally won't sting you on the pads of your fingers and palms of hands. | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 18:16 | comment | added | David Liam Clayton | Looks like a stinging nettle to me | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 17:26 | comment | added | Aleksandar M | How about that you made a wrong guess? | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 16:53 | comment | added | Aleksandar M | The leaves are gentle while touching | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 16:52 | comment | added | Aleksandar M | It doesnt sting at all | |
| Aug 4, 2018 at 16:28 | history | answered | benn | CC BY-SA 4.0 |