| Urtica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Tribe: | Urticeae |
| Genus: | Urtica L. |
Urtica is a genus of plants commonly known as the nettles. They can produce an itching sensation when they touch skin. The most well-known species is Urtica dioica, the common stinging nettle.
