Colonies of these plants can sometimes spread over favorable areas of ground, but are not at all difficult to remove if it is found in areas where you don't want it . It prefers at least some degree of shade, but is sometimes found in partly sunny areas also. It is in the Urticacea (Nettle) family, but is harmless and without any stinging abilities. The plants are a host plant for the Red Admiral butterfly, which makes little nests using the leaves of the plant.

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