Urtica dioica

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Definition

Noun: * A stinging perennial plant: Urtica dioica is the scientific name for a common perennial nettle plant native to Eurasia but now widespread. It is characterized by its broad, coarsely toothed leaves and numerous stinging hairs that can cause a painful, itchy rash upon contact.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The overgrown corner of the garden was full of Urtica dioica.
    • Wear gloves to avoid the sting of Urtica dioica when clearing that patch.
    • Despite its sting, Urtica dioica has been used in traditional medicine.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical or scientific contexts: The term is used for precise identification in botany, horticulture, and scientific research, distinguishing it from other nettle species.
    • The study focused on the soil preferences of Urtica dioica.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common nettle (n): The most frequent common name for .
  • Stinging nettle (n): A descriptive common name highlighting its defensive hairs.
  • Nettle (n): A general term for plants in the genus , which often refers specifically to in common usage.
Synonyms
  • Stinging nettle
  • Common nettle
Related Phrases
  • Nettle rash (n): The skin irritation caused by contact with or similar plants.
    • He developed a nettle rash after brushing against the plants.
Noun
  1. perennial Eurasian nettle established in North America having broad coarsely toothed leaves with copious stinging hairs

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