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By KEB

Red Dead-Nettle

I had to look it up since I didn’t know what it was. It is a weed that is taking over some of my perennial beds. So I looked it up with the photo information function on my iPhone, taking me to Wikipedia.
“Though superficially similar to species of Urtica (true nettles) in appearance, it is not related and does not sting, hence the name "dead-nettle". Young plants have edible tops and leaves, used in salads or in stir-fry as a spring vegetable. If finely chopped it can also be used in sauces.”
Has anyone out there tried these in a salad?

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