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Dog Nettle
Stanley Jones

Dog Nettle (Nasa urens)

Dog Nettle (Nasa urens: Loasaceae) Leeward side of Reserva Nacional Lomas de Lachay, Lima, Per. Xeric hills with scattered shrubs and stands of columnar cactus (Haagecereus lachayensis) at ca. 355 m (1,165 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Xeric hills with scattered shrubs and stands of columnar cactus (Haagecereus lachayensis) at ca. 355 m (1,165 ft) elevation.
Location
Leeward side of Reserva Nacional Lomas de Lachay, Lima, Per.
Date taken
August 2017
Scientific name
Nasa urens
Equipment used
Canon
Scridifer
Supporter
Stunning close-up of this gorgeous flower Stanley - the detail is amazing!

Chris
 
drkishore
Those nettles do look menacing....but the flowers tempt a lot!!! Wonder if handling the plant causes rashes etc!!! Beautiful capture and post Stanley!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Oooh!!! What a pretty flower for a nettle to have!!!

Such a lovely image you've taken of it my friend. Very well done laddie.
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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Stanley Jones
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