Urticaceae

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Family: Urticaceae

Group: Vascular Plant, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Urtica dioicaStinging NettlesAn uncommon herb with modified hairs equipped with defensive chemicals. Found in open forests and meadows. A collections mapped in ARCTOS, mostly from the northern part of the region (Juneau/Hoonah north), but also from Baranof Island, and a collection from the southern mainland between Ketchikan and Hyder.