Urtica - Wikipedia Urtica is a genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae Many species have stinging hairs and may be called nettles or stinging nettles (the latter name applying particularly to U dioica) The generic name Urtica derives from the Latin for 'sting'
Stinging nettle | Description Uses | Britannica stinging nettle, (Urtica dioica), weedy perennial plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae), known for its stinging leaves Stinging nettle is distributed nearly worldwide but is especially common in Europe, North America, North Africa, and parts of Asia
STINGING NETTLE - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant with pointed leaves and white to yellowish flowers The root and above ground parts are used for diabetes The stinging nettle plant is typically 2-4
Urtica dioica - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Urtica Species: dioica Family: Urticaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The rootstock is used as a diuretic and as an herbal treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) and other urinary disorders
Stinging Nettle: Benefits and Nutrition - Verywell Health Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a weedy plant from the nettle family, is being studied for potential benefits in treating conditions such as allergies, arthritis, enlarged prostate, and heart problems While results are promising, more research is needed to confirm its effects
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L. ): Nutritional Composition . . . Urtica dioica L , commonly known as stinging nettle (Figure 1), is a perineal herbaceous plant belonging to the family Urticaceae It is distributed in temperate region in many parts of the world, including areas in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North America, up to 1800 m of altitude [17, 18]
Urtica dioica - Wikipedia Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, burn nettle, stinging nettle (although not all plants of this species sting) or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae
How to Grow and Care for Stinging Nettle - The Spruce Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial that is usually regarded as a weed but is occasionally grown as a garden plant Erect stems growing three to seven feet tall are lined with soft-green pointed leaves with serrated edges