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Artillery Plant

Artillery Plant

Pilea microphylla

herbaceous
Evergreen

A delicate, low-growing houseplant with tiny round leaves and wiry stems, valued for its fine texture and compact mounding habit. Known for its curious tiny flowers that 'shoot' pollen explosively when disturbed.

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False Nettle

False Nettle

Boehmeria cylindrica

herbaceous
Wildlife habitat & foodErosion controlBiomass and mulch

False nettle is a native North American perennial with slender stems and small serrated leaves resembling true nettles, but without stinging hairs. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers and thrives in moist woodland conditions.

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Great Stinging Nettle

Great Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica

herbaceous
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinal

A vigorous perennial with serrated leaves covered in stinging hairs that cause irritation on contact. It produces small greenish flowers and spreads readily via rhizomes, making it useful for naturalized areas despite its weedy nature.

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Pellitory-of-the-wall

Pellitory-of-the-wall

Parietaria judaica

herbaceous
MedicinalEvergreenFast-growing

A low-growing, spreading perennial with small heart-shaped leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers. Commonly found on old walls and rocky ground, it tolerates poor conditions and requires minimal care.

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Slender Stinging Nettle

Slender Stinging Nettle

Urtica gracilis

herbaceous
EdibleMedicinalDynamic accumulator

A native North American perennial with slender, erect stems covered in fine stinging hairs and small opposite leaves. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in late summer and spreads via rhizomes to form colonies.

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Wood Nettle

Wood Nettle

Laportea canadensis

herbaceous
Wildlife habitat & foodMedicinalDynamic accumulator

A native herbaceous perennial with coarse, nettle-like leaves and stinging hairs on stems and foliage. Produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in summer and prefers rich woodland conditions.

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