Urtica
genus of plants
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Urtica is a genus of plants commonly known as the nettles. They can produce an itching sensation when they touch skin.[1] The most well-known species is Urtica dioica, the common stinging nettle.
Urtica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Urticaceae |
Genus: | Urtica |
Species: | U.
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Binomial name | |
Urtica |
References
change- ↑ "Stinging Nettle: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning". www.webmd.com. Retrieved 2020-08-08.