Urtica platyphylla

Urtica platyphylla is a member of the Urticaceae family, commonly known as the nettle family. It is distributed across the Russian Far East and Japan, specifically in the regions of Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, and Japan. The species was formally described in 1856 by the botanist Wedd. As part of the genus Urtica, it is likely to exhibit characteristics typical of nettles, such as stinging hairs and simple, toothed leaves. The species name 'platyphylla' suggests broad leaves, a feature that may distinguish it from other members of the genus.