having a sting or the capacity to sting; "stinging insects"; "stinging nettles"
Yes
Yes, stinging nettles can still sting after being picked. The stinging sensation comes from tiny, hollow hairs on the plant that release irritants when disturbed. If the leaves are damaged or crushed, these hairs can still release their contents, causing a sting. However, once the nettles are dried or cooked, the sting is neutralized.
Nettles (Stinging nettle) or Common nettle
No, holding your breath will not prevent stinging nettles from causing discomfort. Nettles sting due to tiny hairs on their leaves which contain irritating chemicals. The best way to avoid stings is to wear protective clothing when handling nettles.
Because it would sting them and stining hurts pigs...
Chickens will eat stinging nettles.
Extracts from stinging nettles were used for medicinal purposes.
Yes stinging nettles are pollinated by insects. Some nettles are pollinated by the wind. Stinging nettles are eaten by chickens.
Nettles (Stinging nettle) or Common nettle
Stinging nettles are natural wild plants, and are not man-made, even by Romans.
No, stinging nettles are not contagious. They are plants that can cause a painful sting when their tiny, hair-like structures release irritants upon contact with skin. The discomfort is a reaction to the chemicals in the plant, not an infectious condition that can spread from person to person. To avoid irritation, it's best to handle nettles with care or wear protective clothing when in their vicinity.