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The flowers of the nettle are very inconspicuous
When is the heyday of the nettle?
The stinging nettle - it is known as a medicinal plant and can even be eaten without difficulty. During the year she shows her inconspicuous flowers. They are yellow-brown and fourfold. But from when to when are they present?
A long period: April to October
Depending on the species, the nettle blooms at different times. Most species show their flowers in summer:
At its height, the nettle presents its panic-shaped inflorescences. They consist of male or female flowers in the large nettle. On the other hand, the small stinging nettle, the pills stinging nettle and the reed stinging nettle found in the Havel area have hermaphroditic flowers.
Tips
Just before the flowering begins, the nettle should be harvested, because then it tastes best.