Urtica

Also known as nettle, nettles

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). The generic name Urtica derives from the Latin for 'sting'.

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Urtica is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as nettles, many of which have stinging hairs on their leaves and stems that can cause irritation when touched. The genus name comes from the Latin word for "sting," reflecting this distinctive and well-known characteristic of these plants.

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Genus

PhylumCnidaria
ClassHexacorallia
OrderActiniaria

FamilyUrticaceae

Habitatmarine

Native toAfghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South

Common Name: nettle

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taxon name: Urtica
Commons category: Urtica
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=12597
taxon common name: kopriva

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Description
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Etymology
Ecology
Toxicity
Uses
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Caribbean
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Due to the stinging hairs, Urtica are rarely eaten by herbivores, but provide shelter for insects. The fiber has historically been used by humans, and cooking preparations exist.