Urtica dioica L.
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Urtica dioica L., Sp. Pl. 984 (1753)
Urtica dioica L.
Nomenclature
L.
L.
1753
984
ICN
Urtica dioica L.
species
Urtica dioica
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Descriptions
Urtica dioica L.
Rhizomatous, erect perennial, usually dioecious, rarely with a few fls of the other sex, moderately clothed in short-stalked stinging hairs, otherwise sparsely to densely hairy. Stems with few if any lateral branches, up to 1.5 m high. Lvs broadly lanceolate or ovate, acute to acuminate, usually cordate at base, occasionally truncate, coarsely serrate, (5)-6-20-(25) cm long. Petiole up to ⅔ as long as lamina. Stipules 4 per node, entire, 4-20 mm long. Racemes unisexual, up to 9 cm long. Perianth segments of ♀ fls very unequal, hairy; margins glabrous. Achene ellipsoid, light brown, c. 1.5 mm long.
Taxonomic concepts
Urtica dioica L.
Urtica dioica L.
Urtica dioica L.
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typification
Lectotype (designated by Woodland 1982: 283):—herb. Linnaeus 1111.8 (LINN!, photographs in AUB, DAO, M, MTMG)
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24c26da6-02d4-4291-be26-25dac2accf9d
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1 January 2000
8 February 2016