{"product_id":"semences-laportea-du-canada-ortie-du-canada-b2b","title":"POS : Canada Wood-nettle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCanada wood-nettle (\u003cem\u003eLaportea canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native perennial herbaceous plant in the Urticaceae family. It typically grows 30 to 150 cm tall. Sturdy, upright stems carry large, alternate leaves that are oval to oblong with coarsely toothed margins. The foliage is dark green above and paler beneath. A defining feature is the presence of stinging hairs on both stems and leaves, which can cause irritation on contact. Small greenish flowers appear in drooping clusters in the leaf axils from July to August. The species prefers shaded to semi-shaded habitats such as riparian forests, moist ravines, and cool, shaded forest floors, and it thrives in rich, organic, moist, well-drained soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 3 to 4 \u003c\/strong\u003e→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanada wood-nettle is edible after cooking: young leaves and shoots can be harvested in spring and cooked like leafy greens. They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Traditionally, the leaves were used medicinally to address various ailments. A leaf infusion was sometimes employed as a diuretic and to relieve joint pain. Handle with care, as contact can cause skin irritation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanada wood-nettle plays an important role in moist forest ecosystems. It provides shelter and a food source for many insects, including certain butterfly species whose caterpillars feed on its leaves. Its inconspicuous flowers also attract local pollinators, including bees and hoverflies. Dense root systems help stabilize soils along streams and limit erosion. By supporting biodiversity, Canada wood-nettle contributes to the ecological resilience of forests in Quebec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCanada wood-nettle seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Stratification\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781440913659,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/laportea-canadensis-laportea-du-canada-3.jpg?v=1761935298","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-canada-wood-nettle-laportea-canadensis-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}