Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Dwarf Nettle  (Urtica urens)

Leaf:  On opposite sides of stem, deeply saw toothed edges.  Stinging hairs on leaves and stems.

Leaf: Back Bay Drive near Shellmaker Island - 3-Feb-05

Leaf: Back Bay Drive near Shellmaker Island - 3-Feb-05

Date: 9/14/2005