Urtica pilulifera L. is a plant in the Urticaceae family, order Rosales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.
Urtica pilulifera L.
Urtica pilulifera (Roman nettle) is a stinging plant native from the Mediterranean to Iran, introduced to northwest Europe, now extirpated from Britain.
Yes, Urtica pilulifera L. (Urtica pilulifera L.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via contact); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.
Urtica pilulifera L., commonly called Roman nettle, can reach a height of approximately 2 feet. Its leaves bear stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation. This species is native to countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, and its native range extends eastward to the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It has been introduced to Belgium, Germany, and Great Britain, but it is no longer found growing in Britain.
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Boehmeria virgata (G.Forst.) Guill.
Urtica gracilis Aiton
Parietaria floridana Nutt.
Australina pusilla (Poir.) Gaudich.
Pilea peperomioides Diels
Pilea fontana (Lunell) Rydb.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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