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Urtica morifolia

Urtica morifolia Poir.
Urtica morifolia
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Urtica morifolia is a species in the genus Urtica, belonging to the family Urticaceae. It was first described by Poir. in 1816. This species is native to the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.

Description

Urtica morifolia is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. It is found in the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. The species was formally described in 1816 by Poir. and is part of the genus Urtica, which includes several species of stinging nettles.

Distribution

Açores · Madeira · Madeira Island · Azores · Canary Is.

Synonyms

Urtica elevataUrtica morifolia var. elevata

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