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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.

Synonyms

  • Nettle Family
  • Family Urticaceae

Hypernyms

  • Magnoliopsid Family
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