Urtica magellanica

Urtica magellanica is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. It is distributed across several South American countries, including Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile South, Ecuador, and Peru. The species was formally published in 1816 by Juss. ex Poir. As a member of the genus Urtica, it is likely to share characteristics typical of the nettle family, such as stinging hairs and simple, serrated leaves. Its presence in a range of Andean and coastal regions suggests a degree of ecological adaptability.