Stinging Nettle is an extremely common plant in the Northern Hemisphere. Its leaves can be prepared as tea or vegetables, and its fibrous stalks are useful in textile making. Why is it that stinging nettle is rarely used for either purpose today?
by /u/poob1x in /r/AskHistorians
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