I am trying to I.D. the weed found in my garden bed. This rascal upon touching any part of it, causes a "pins & needles" affect on the skin, and stays in that state for several days no matter how well, or often you wash the skin! I know the pic is a little (?) grainy, but the leaf is heart shaped, and has a "sawtooth" edge to it. Any help would be appreciated.
p.s. I work at a community garden where I ALSO have encountered this weed..
The picture is very blurry, but I think you have Bull Nettle, it fits your description.
It is a Texas native plant and has very deep roots, the flowers are very pretty and have a lovely scent, but the plant can really sting.
http://wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CNTE
Josephine.
Josephine: I'm pretty sure it's not nettle, as the leaves are heart shaped, and rough edged. I'm going to try to get a better pic of it and re-post. I used to be a boy scout leader, and have (unfortunately) MUCH experience with it (lol). Thanks for the help
Jerry
Well then maybe Stinging Nettle; http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sting-from-a-Stinging-Nettle
Josephine I believe that's the culprit! I feel pretty stupid right now, that I didn't recognize stinging nettle. (I'm calling it "old age", lol)
Thanks so much for your help!
Jerry
Glad I was able to help.
Josephine.
It will spread like wildfire !! It is now all over our pasture and wasn't there until about 15 years ago. Thankfully, it has not spread to our yard or flowerbeds. Seems to prefer poor soil conditions.
Yes! It seems to run in phases, but you really have to work hard to eradicate the stuff! I understand that it does make a good "tea" for upset stomach, and appears to help with joint problems though....
Jerry,
There are a number of stinging plants in Texas besides stinging nettles. There are a different nettles as well. Do you have photos of the flowers. too?
No I sure don't. these are pretty fresh, and do not have a flower on them (yet). We instructed the mowing crew to push up the day to mow, in order to try to eradicate the plant a.s.a.p. (since we are on our knees in the stuff a lot!)
