Page author: David Giblin
Urtica dioica ssp. dioica
stinging nettle
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring in scattered locations on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, also in eastern North America.
Habitat: Disturbed, shady lowlands.
Flowers: May-September
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Urtica dioica L. ssp. dioica
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 984. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 984. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Urtica gracilis Aiton var. latifolia Farw.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Urtica dioica ssp. dioica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Urtica dioica ssp. dioica checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Urtica dioica ssp. dioica information.
E-Flora BC: Urtica dioica ssp. dioica atlas page.
CalPhotos: Urtica dioica ssp. dioica photos.
USDA Plants: Urtica dioica ssp. dioica information.
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