In Europe, there are about 45 species of this genus. The habitat, the quality of the soil and the species of the nettle being very determining for its growth, the various shrubs reach sizes of 10 to 250 centimeters. Their small, often unnoticed flowers are usually pale white, sometimes light purple. People like the rather young sprouts and, depending on their age and freshness, use them for salads, soups,  spinach or even a delicious cheese. The taste of a nettle infusion can be described as  typically herbaceous