Foraging Purple Dead Nettle (& Ways to Use It)

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Purple dead nettle is an absolutely stunning spring flower, and the bees love its bright purple/pink blooms. Some people think of it as a weed, largely because it grows in carpets and can take over moist, fertile spots on your lawn in the blink of an eye.

Personally, I don’t know why people dislike this lovely weed. When you realize that purple dead nettle is delicious, medicinal, and doesn’t have a sting like other nettles, it makes me wonder why everyone hasn’t already planted it in their yard! READ FULL ARTICLE HERE