Urticaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 123 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Forsskaolea angustifolia Retz.
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Boehmeria cylindrica (L.) Sw.
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Parietaria judaica L.
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Pilea nummulariifolia (Sw.) Wedd.
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Elatostema reticulatum Wedd.
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Laportea aestuans (L.) Chew
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Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich.
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Laportea interrupta (L.) Chew
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Laportea canadensis (L.) Wedd.
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Cecropia sciadophylla Mart.
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Laportea grossa (E.Mey. ex Wedd.) Chew
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Forsskaolea tenacissima L.
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Urticaceae plants belong to the Rosales order in the Plantae kingdom. The fruits are blackish achenes, and often fall while still attached to the perianth, which bears minute hooked hairs that create the 'stickiness' the plant is well known for. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Urticaceae is classified in the order Rosales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Spreading pellitory is a fairly distinctive plant.
Yes, some Urticaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Urticaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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