Urticaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of plants of order Urticales including many nettles with stinging hairs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Urticaceae family of plants is commonly found in gardens and often mistaken for weeds due to their abundance.
- Certain species within the Urticaceae family have been used for centuries in herbal medicine to treat a variety of conditions.
- Urticaceae plants are easily recognizable by their stinging hairs that can cause irritation to human skin upon contact.
- Many gardeners intentionally introduce Urticaceae to their yard as a food source for beneficial insects like butterflies and lacewings.
- Research into the properties of Urticaceae has led to the development of new natural remedies for treating pain and inflammation.