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Weed with stinging hairs (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nettle

(Other definitions for nettle that I've seen before include "Clasp it firmly and it will not sting" , "Provoke" , "Stinging plant; annoy" , "Growing" , "Sting or annoy with the plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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