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Urtica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Urticaceae
Genus:	Urtica
Species:	U.
Binomial name
Urtica L.

Urtica is a genus of plants commonly known as the nettles. They can produce an itching sensation when they touch skin.^[1] The most well-known species is Urtica dioica, the common stinging nettle.

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