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Laportea Canadensis
Nettle Net"tle, n. [AS. netele; akin to D. netel, G. nessel, OHG. nezz["i]la, nazza, Dan. nelde, n["a]lde, Sw. n["a]ssla; cf, Lith. notere.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus Urtica, covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a stinging sensation. Urtica gracitis is common in the Northern, and U. cham[ae]dryoides in the Southern, United States. the common European species, U. urens and U. dioica, are also found in the Eastern united States. U. pilulifera is the Roman nettle of England. Note: The term nettle has been given to many plants related to, or to some way resembling, the true nettle; as: Australian nettle, a stinging tree or shrub of the genus Laportea (as L. gigas and L. moroides); -- also called nettle tree. Bee nettle, Hemp nettle, a species of Galeopsis. See under Hemp. Blind nettle, Dead nettle, a harmless species of Lamium. False nettle (B[ae]hmeria cylindrica), a plant common in the United States, and related to the true nettles. Hedge nettle, a species of Stachys. See under Hedge. Horse nettle (Solanum Carolinense). See under Horse. nettle tree. (a) Same as Hackberry. (b) See Australian nettle (above). Spurge nettle, a stinging American herb of the Spurge family (Jatropha urens). Wood nettle, a plant (Laportea Canadensis) which stings severely, and is related to the true nettles. Nettle cloth, a kind of thick cotton stuff, japanned, and used as a substitute for leather for various purposes. Nettle rash (Med.), an eruptive disease resembling the effects of whipping with nettles. Sea nettle (Zo["o]l.), a medusa.

Meaning of Portea from wikipedia

- Portea is a genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. It is native to the Atlantic coast of Brazil. The genus is named for Dr. Marius...
- Portea petropolitana is a plant species of the genus Portea, in the family Bromeliaceae. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica...
- Portea orthopoda is a plant species in the genus Portea. × Portemea 'Puna' BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009 v t e...
- Portea grandiflora is a plant species in the genus Portea endemic to northeastern Brazil. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata...
- Portea nana is a plant species in the genus Portea. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira) and to Bahia state...
- Portea silveirae is a plant species in the genus Portea. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira), located in...
- Portea fosteriana is a plant species in the genus Portea. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira) and to Espírito...
- Portea alatisepala is a plant species in the genus Portea. The bromeliad is endemic to Bahia state and to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira)...
- Portea kermesina ('kermesina'=crimson) is a plant species in the genus Portea in the bromeliad family. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest...
- Portea filifera is a plant species in the genus Portea. The bromeliad is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome (Mata Atlantica Brasileira) and to Bahia...