Urtica is a genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae. Many species have stinging hairs and may be called nettles or stinging nettles (the latter name applying particularly to U. dioica). Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle, nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. Weeding the nettles I: Clarifying species limits in perennial, rhizomatous Urtica (Urticaceae) from southern and central Chile and Argentina. Phytotaxa 2: 1-12. Urtica refers to a genus of flowering plants, commonly known for species such as stinging nettle (Urtica urens), which can cause adverse reactions like tongue edema and pain upon contact. This name is reported by Urticaceae as an accepted name in the genus Urtica (family Urticaceae). The record derives from WCSP (in review) (data supplied on ) which reports it as an accepted … · In this article, we will explore the various types of Urtica plants and delve into their diverse uses across different cultures and industries. Overview of the Urtica Genus The genus Urtica belongs to … Urtica dioica belongs to the Urticaceae family and is found in many countries around the world. This plant contains a broad range of phytochemicals, such as phenolic compounds, sterols, fatty acids, alkaloids, … Stinging Nettle, also known as Urtica dioica, is a herbaceous perennial plant famous for its stinging hairs that cause skin irritation upon contact. Native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America, this hardy … · Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is found throughout Eurasia, North America, and northern Africa, and has been introduced to parts of South America. The leaves and young stems of this …
