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Pollen and Mold Center
NETTLE Family (Urticaceae Family)
Get readings about Nettle aeroallergens.
Weed pollen is dominant in the Fall.
Nettle in Missouri:
- Nettle (Urtica)
- Wood Nettle (Laportea)
- False Nettle (Boehmeria)
- Clearweed (Pilea)
- Pellitory (Parietaria)
Facts about Nettle
- Nettle flowers from May to October and are wind-pollinated.
- This family is best known for the stinging hairs commonly found on the plants.
- Most nettle plants shed too little pollen to be a major cause of hayfever.
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