16,490 observationsNot Evaluated
Dwarf Nettle
Urtica urens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Urticaceae βΊGenus: Urtica
About
Urtica urens, commonly known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle, dog nettle or burning nettle, is a herbaceous annual flowering plant species in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to Eurasia and it can be found in North America and New Zealand as an introduced species. It is reputed to sting more strongly than the Common Nettle/Stinging Nettle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dwarf Nettle is Urtica urens.
- The Dwarf Nettle has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the order Rosales.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the family Urticaceae.
- Dwarf Nettle belongs to the genus Urtica.