Found on the edge of some woods....

Is it potentilla indica?

I think its stinging nettle. Did you get 'stung' touching it?

Potentilla has clusters of 3 leaves.

I agree with Daisyl, pretty sure this is stinging nettle, Urtica dioica. The habitat is right. Often grows in woods in low moist areas.

And yes, usually leaves its "stinging" hairs embedded in tender skin, causing severe itchiness and rash in sensitive people. I know from personal experience, by jumping off a rock into a patch while wearing shorts when I was innocent of its identity. I never forgot!

Pat

It shows that the person was touching the plant, but stinging wasn't mentioned.
I wonder if it might be False nettle, which doesn't sting.?

frostweed said:It shows that the person was touching the plant, but stinging wasn't mentioned.
I wonder if it might be False nettle, which doesn't sting.?

Hi frostweed, I haven't met False Nettle that I know of, so I have to pass on that possibility. Thanks for suggesting it!

Pat

frostweed said:It shows that the person was touching the plant, but stinging wasn't mentioned.
I wonder if it might be False nettle, which doesn't sting.?

Hi frostweed, I haven't met False Nettle that I know of, so I have to pass on that possibility. Thanks for suggesting it!

Pat