Urtica pilulifera, the Roman nettle, is a herbaceous annual flowering plant in the family Urticaceae.
Photos Akanthou 10/1/2016 by George Konstantinou
Description
Urtica pilulifera, also known as the Roman nettle, can grow up to around 2 feet tall. Its leaves have stinging hairs, which can irritate the skin.
Distribution
Urtica pilulifera is native to the countries around the Mediterranean, and eastwards into the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It has been introduced into Belgium, Germany and Great Britain.[3] It is no longer found in Britain. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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