Urtica
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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Genus: | Urtica |
| Species: | U.
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Species
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
Urtica Media
Detail of a male flowering stinging nettle
Detail of female flowering stinging nettle
The dotted bumps on the leaves of Urtica thunbergiana
The stinging hairs of Urtica ferox
The stinging hairs of Urtica dioica
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References
- ↑ "Stinging Nettle: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning". www.webmd.com. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
- ↑ "Urtica L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-08-15.