Urticaceae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Urticaceae
Group: Vascular Plant, Species
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Urtica dioica | Stinging Nettles | An 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. |