Nettle - Urticaceae (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Nettle

Nettle consists of a broad family of herbs, shrubs, and some trees known for their stinging hairs, which release irritating substances when touched. These plants typically have serrated leaves and small, greenish flowers. They thrive in rich, damp soils, often forming dense colonies in disturbed areas, utilizing their aggressive growth and defensive traits to outcompete other vegetation.

Scientific classification

Family

Nettle (Urticaceae)

Order

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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