Data from: Ethnobotany of stinging nettle (Urtica simensis Hochst. ex. A. Rich.) in the Oromia region of central and southeastern highlands of Ethiopia

The data was generated to document ethnobotanical uses of U. simensis and
the associated traditional knowledge of the indigenous people and to
identify the factors limiting harvesting and utilization of stinging
nettle in North Shewa (R4), Bale and Arsi zones of the Oromia region,
central and southeastern highlands of Ethiopia. Thirteen districts were
purposively selected from the three zones and a total of 130 respondents
were sampled, with consideration of gender, age, occupation, and wealth
status. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, tour-guided
field observations, and focus group discussions.