Urtica latifolia, also known as Halahai, is a perennial herb of Urticaceae with creeping roots. The stem is slender, 30- 100 cm high, the internodes are often long, quadrangular, nearly spineless or with sparse bristles and sparse coarse hairs, and are not branched or less branched.

Leaves usually membranous, ovate or lanceolate; Petiole slender, short upward gradient, sparsely spiny and rough; Stipules 4 per node, free or sometimes more or less United in the upper part, strip-lanceolate or oblong, puberulent.

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Nettles can also be eaten. Russia and other foreign countries cook and process the stems and leaves of nettles into various dishes: cold salad, soup, roasted vegetables, nettle juice, drinks and seasonings.

In Europe, nettles are natural sources of food condiments, which can be used to make soup and herbal tea. The protein and fat content of nettle seeds are close to those of oil crops such as hemp, sunflower and flax. The oil extracted from nettle seeds has a unique taste and has the function of strengthening the body.

Nettle leaves are rich in protein and vitamins. People use its tender branches and leaves to make dishes or pies, which are elegant and delicious.

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