Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Urtica urens L. URTICACEAE small nettle,small stinging nettle imbabatane Unknown, Potential minor problem species Origin: Mediterranean Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: annual up to 50cm tall. The leaves are opposite, ovate and have toothed margins. The leaves and stems are covered with stinging hairs and the small green flowers are produced in clusters in the axils of the upper leaves during spring. Key Features: Control: Comments: Suspected/Possible More information: NRCS Plants Database Illustration USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Photo - flowers/leaves The Weeds Society of Western Australia

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