Latin name:
Laportea canadensis
(L.) Weddell
Botanical family:
Urticaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
wood nettle, Canada nettle (Eng.)
laportéa du Canada, ortie du Canada (Fr.)
masa'natîk (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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Roots :
Tea used as a diuretic [Ojibwa 87].