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Question: I saw this plant in Southampton, Ontario. It's about four feet tall with wrinkly leaves. Do you know what kind …

  • Question

    I saw this plant in Southampton, Ontario. It's about four feet tall with wrinkly leaves. Do you know what kind of plant it is?

    Answer

    Dear edu8r, your plant is a species of Urtica (stinging-nettle). It is likely part of the Urtica dioica complex. Without some detailed observations, I could not tell you (from the image) if it were the native or non-native taxon. Best wishes.