Nettleleaf Noseburn
Tragia urticifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Toxicity unknown
Nettleleaf Noseburn (Tragia urticifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–60" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, wasps
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Nettleleaf noseburn is a vine that grows 1-5 feet tall with a sprawling habit. It produces small flowers from spring through fall and has leaves that can cause skin irritation when touched. This plant is best suited for naturalized areas rather than formal landscaping.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nettleleaf Noseburn takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Causes skin irritation when touched
- Vine growth habit can appear uncontrolled
- Common name includes 'noseburn' which sounds concerning
Wildlife value
Supports various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and wasps with its long blooming season. The plant provides habitat and food sources for beneficial insects throughout much of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Nettleleaf Noseburn need?
- Nettleleaf Noseburn grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Nettleleaf Noseburn bloom?
- Nettleleaf Noseburn blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Nettleleaf Noseburn native?
- Nettleleaf Noseburn (Tragia urticifolia) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Nettleleaf Noseburn attract?
- Nettleleaf Noseburn draws bees, beetles, and wasps.
- Is Nettleleaf Noseburn HOA-friendly?
- Nettleleaf Noseburn takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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