Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Laportea canadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its serrated leaves and stinging hairs.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate, serrated, and covered with stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation.
Flowers: The plant produces small, greenish flowers in clusters.
Habitat: It is commonly found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.
Distribution: Wood nettle is native to eastern North America.
I find the giant nettle stings worse, but for a shorter time than the regular stinging nettle.
Occurance
Found in existing woods in former pasture and especially in the wet area of the back 40