The horse nettle plant is a weedy herb that blooms from May through October. Its taproots, roots that grow vertically, can reach a depth of five feet , but the main stalk of the plant only grows 1 ...

Reports coming out of Orange County, in Southern California, suggest that a rare giant jellyfish, only recently discovered, is invading beaches and stinging swimmers. On July 4th, swimmers in ...

There are a handful of poisonous plants on Southern California's trails waiting to brush up against you this summer. Here's how to recognize and prepare for them.

Stinging nettle is a plant that grows in North America, Europe, and Africa. It has been used as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. The name comes from the stinging sensation that you get ...

Stinging nettle is a popular home remedy for seasonal allergies, and other conditions. Learn about the nettles' applications and effects here.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Common Names: Common hackberry, sugarberry, nettle tree, beaverwood ...

Stinging nettle grows wild and is full of nutrition and health benefits. Learn the ways this herb can help promote health and prevent disease, and how to make your own nettle tea.

Entries for the tallest nettle must be grown within a 10-mile radius of the pub Details of a nettle growing contest that will run alongside this year's Stinging Nettle Eating World Championships ...