Meanings
plural wood nettles
- Laportea canadensis, an annual or perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern and central North America.
Synonyms: Canada nettle
Synonyms & antonyms
nounLaportea canadensis, an annual or perennial herbaceous plant of the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern and central North America.
More synonyms by meaning
nounAmerican perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles
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wood nettle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wood%20nettle
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