The hardy docks are showing, and the young Nettles have risen up.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
Old Nimrod, as usual, has always got in a pet, upon which Master Simon has invariably given up the point, observing, in a good-humoured tone, "Well, well, have it your own way, Christy; only don't put yourself in a passion;" a reply which always Nettles the old man ten times more than ever.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
"It's more like Nettles than roses we're feelin'," Ellen answered, "but something with prickles anyway, wid the bother we have every day and all day."
"Fairies and Folk of Ireland"
William Henry Frost