Nettles-Alutiiq Word of the Week-July 19th
UQAAYANAQ – NETTLE UQAAYANAT ANGTAARTUT. – NETTLES ARE BIG. The stinging nettle (Urtica lyalli) grows widely across the northern hemisphere. It thrives in open meadows, flourishes in damp soil, and is found commonly in dense clusters in areas disturbed by human activity. In the Gulf of Alaska, nettles often grow on the surface of […]