Urtica simensis Hochst. ex A.Rich.

A nettle plant. It is an erect herb and does not branch. It grows 1 m tall. It has a creeping underground stem or rhizome. The leaves are oval and have coarse teeth. They are 5-12 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. It has stinging hairs. Plants are separately male and female.

Grassland; most common in disturbed places, often in large quantities near houses; at elevations from 1,500-3,400 metres.

The leaves are often rubbed between cloth then boiled and eaten. They are usually crushed and salted. They can be eaten alone or with other foods.

The plant can be grown by seeds or runners.