Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Rosales Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Urticaceae
Genus
Urtica L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Urtica dioica L., Sp. Pl. 984 (1753) subsp. dioica
 Description

Densely hairy perennial. Lvs ovate, cordate at base, 6–16–(20) cm long. Petiole up to ⅔ as long as lamina. Stipules 6–20 mm long. Racemes 2–5 cm long.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
 Phenology

Flowering: Nov.–Jan.

 Bibliography
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Grosse-Veldmann, B.; Conn, B.J.; Weigend, M. 2016: Weeding the nettles IV: A redefinition of Urtica incisa and allies in New Zealand and Australia, including the segregation of two new species Urtica sykesii and U. perconfusa. Phytotaxa 245(4): 251–261.
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.