Urtica Dioica Collection

Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564486 Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Nettle, Urtica dioica, and dwarf nettle, Urtica urens. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4667426 Nettle, Urtica dioica, and dwarf nettle, Urtica urens. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, and hemp nettle, Galeopsis speciosa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667445 Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, and hemp nettle, Galeopsis speciosa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres
5324555 Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres)

Green Nettle, Urtica Dioica (colour litho)
2802668 Green Nettle, Urtica Dioica (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Nettle, Urtica Dioica)

Nettle - Common stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, with flower, seed, stalk, and leaf outline
FLO4603953 Nettle - Common stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, with flower, seed, stalk, and leaf outline. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), X-ray

Nettle, Urtica dioica, Clump of fresh, green, Common or Stinging nettles, filling camera frame

urtica dioica, nettle, brown subject
Urtica dioica Nettle Brown subject

Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io) caterpillar perching on a Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Zalkerbos, Overijssel, The Netherlands

One caterpillar of European Peacock (Aglais io) on Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), veluwe, gelderland, the Netherlands

Stinging nettles -Urtica dioica-, Thuringia, Germany

botany, cut out, flora, green leaf, leaf vein, no people, serrated, stinging hair, stinging nettle, trichome, urtica dioica, watercolour painting, vertical, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 150956548

Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica; Common Nettle

Urtica dioica, Common Nettle

Hand wearing protective gardening glove loosening soil with fork and wearing protective glove to remove Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)

Stinging nettle - Urtica dioica (Urtica maior) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Stinging nettle Urtica dioica F007 / 7586
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)

Yellow dung fly. Yellow dung fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) on a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

Yellow dung fly C014 / 0486
Yellow dung fly. Male yellow dung fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) on a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) C016 / 4382
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) flowering in summer

Larvae of Peacock butterflies C016 / 3554
Larvae of Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) on Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)

Urtica dioica, stinging nettle
A herb which has various medicinal benefits and produces tiny hairs that sting when in contact with skin due to the presence of histamine and formic acid

Laportea interrupta (L. ) Chew, woodnettle
A specimen from the Paul Hermann collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 3 Page 1)

Urtica foliis, nettles
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) adult pair, mating, on underside of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Longwool ewes and lamb, grazing in pasture beside Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica), Devon, England

Common green capsid bug (Lygocoris pabulinus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6-6.0mm long. Its bright green colour serves to camouflage it against the plants on which it

Common nettle capsid bug (Licoris triptulatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.8-5.0mm long. Its striped colouring is either black and green or black and yellow

Female capsid bug (Orthonotus rufrifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0-3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a female

Male hop capsid bug (Calocoris fulvomaculatus), artwork. This predatory species of plant bug measures between 5.8-7.0mm. It has very small wings (micropterous) and is found on nettles (Urtica dioica)

Capsid bug (Calocoris sexguttatus), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 5.6- 7.6mm long. It is commonly found on nettles and has striking warning colouration

Male capsid bug (Orthonotus rufifrons), artwork. This species of plant bug measures between 3.0- 3.5mm long. It is confined to nettles and exhibits sexual dimorphism. This is a male

Emerging red admiral butterfly. Image 1 of 11. Chrysalis of a red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atlanta) suspended from a stinging nettle leaf

Parasitic wasp. Artwork of a chalcid wasp (Pteromalus sp.). This species of wasp is a parasite of the larva of other insects. This specimen hatched from a pupa found in a nettle gall

Fourteen-spot ladybird colouration. Artwork of the wingcases of several fourteen-spot ladybirds (Propylea 14-punctata) illustrating the variation in colouration patterns between individuals

Ladybird beetles eating aphids on a nettle leaf
Ladybirds eating aphids. Seven-spot ladybird beetle Coccinella septempunctata, feeding on the large green nettle aphid Microlophium carnosum

Small nettle weevil (Cidnorhinus quadrimaculatus). This species of weevil is 2-3mm long. It is characterized by a long curved rostrum bearing two antennae

Braconid wasp (Aphidius sp.), artwork. This adult has emerged from the parasitised body of an aphid (Microlophium carnosum) specific to the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)

Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus), artwork. This species of beetle has a outer layer of green scales which gives it a metallic sheen

Grand Western Canal, Devon, UK
Grand Western Canal. Wildflowers along the edge of a canal including irises (Iris pseudacorus, yellow), upright hedge parsley (Torilis japonica, white) and water dropwort (Oenanthe crocata)

Nettle leaf trichomes, SEM
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf trichomes, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Trichomes (hair-like) are seen on the upper leaf surface

Stinging nettle stem, light micrograph
Stinging nettle stem. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica)

Stinging nettle leaf, light micrograph
Stinging nettle leaf. Polarised light micrograph of the underside of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. Two types of hairs are seen

Plant stoma, light micrograph
Plant stoma. Light micrograph of a stomatal pore (centre) on the surface of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. The stomata are gaps (white) within two guard cells (kidney-shaped)

Roadside verge in spring with fresh new leaves of Nettle (Urtica dioica), Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and Cleavers (Galium aparine)

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"Discovering the Intricate World of Urtica Dioica: From Nettle Leaf Trichomes to Culinary Delights" Nettle leaf trichomes, as seen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), reveal the fascinating intricacies of Urtica dioica. These tiny hairs, known for their stinging properties, serve as a defense mechanism against potential threats. Urtica dioica, commonly referred to as stinging nettle or nettle, is not only renowned for its sting but also valued for its culinary uses. This versatile plant belongs to the leaf vegetable and herbes potageres category, making it a popular choice among chefs and herbalists alike. The historical significance can be traced back centuries. Leonhart Fuchs depicted this remarkable plant in his work "De historia, " showcasing its distinctive features and highlighting its importance in traditional medicine. A vibrant lithograph titled "Green Nettle" captures the essence of Urtica Dioica's beauty with stunning colors that bring out its natural allure. The handcolored stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior showcases every detail from flower to seed, stalk to leaf outline. An X-ray image reveals an intriguing perspective on stinging nettle (Urticadio ico), exposing its internal structure and providing insight into its unique characteristics. This scientific approach allows us to delve deeper into understanding this remarkable plant's composition. Beyond botany and cut-outs lies the realm of alternative medicine where Urticadio ico finds application as an alternative therapy or treatment option. Its medicinal properties have been recognized throughout history for various ailments and conditions. In nature's intricate tapestry, we find unexpected connections - like the Peacock Butterfly caterpillar perching on a Common Nettle (Urticadio ico) in Zalkerbos, Overijssel, The Netherlands. This symbiotic relationship highlights how plants like nettles play a vital role in supporting biodiversity.