Nilgiri Nettle
Himalayan Giant Nettle

Girardinia diversifolia

Nilgiri Nettle, Girardinia diversifolia, in Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Observed in a farming area near Eldoret, Kenya. January 2014.

habit of Girardinia diversifolia photo © Michael Plagens From Wikipedia: Himalayan Giant Nettle, is found abundantly in open forest land and river side of moist habitat in Nepal and in Himalayan parts of India like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and J&K. It grows naturally within elevations of 1,200 to 3,000 metres (3,900 to 9,800 feet). It is a shade bearing, tall, stout and erect herb growing up to 3m height with perennial roots stock. The plant is found on clump and each clump has many stem. The stem bark contains fibers of unique quality which is strong, smooth and light.

Nilgiri Nettle, Girardinia diversifolia, in Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Urticaceae -- Nettle Family

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Kenya Natural History

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