Family: Urticaceae Nettle Family
Most plants in this family have specialized stinging hairs that cause irritation to skin. Flowers are unisexual.
Genus: Urtica Nettle
Scientific Name: Urtica urens L.
Common Name(s): Burning Nettle, Small Nettle, Dwarf Nettle, Dog Nettle, Stinging Nettle
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:
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ID: Hrb-URTUR-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
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Keyword(s): leaf, stem, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-URTUR-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-URTUR-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
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