Urtica

Urtica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Urticaceae
Tribe: Urticeae
Genus: Urtica
L.

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.

Species

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)

Urtica pilulifera

Urtica urens

Urtica hyperborea

Urtica kioviensis [2]

References

  1. "Stinging Nettle: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning". www.webmd.com. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  2. "Urtica L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-08-15.