Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A taxonomic genus within the family Urticaceae — the nettles.
Etymologies
- Latin urtica ("nettle"). (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The Boehmeria nivea, formerly known as Urtica nivea, is the famous China grass which has been introduced into this country by the Patent Office on account of its value for manufacturing purposes.”
“Control symptoms with the herb stinging nettle (Urtica dioica): Take one to two capsules of a freeze-dried extract every two to four hours as needed.”
The Huffington Post: Dr. Andrew Weil: Easing Sneezing, Naturally
“Chancellor Urtica has usurped the throne and seized control of the capital, Villjamur, but the rightful empress, Rika, has fled the city with her sister Eir and their protector, the redoubtable swordsman and con-artist Randur.”
“The First of Torrent in Incus said the king should skirt the mountains and march to the Outward Sea, sail from the harbor at Urtica.”
“African rose Rosa abyssinica, yellow primrose Primula verticillata (a Palaearctic species), everlasting Helichrysum spp., lady's mantle Alchemilla sp. and Urtica sp.”
“There are plenty of small creeks and disturbed ground through gold mining activities, both of which provide ideal conditions for this plant, Urtica dioica, to grow.”
“Nettles Nettles Urtica dioica are a common Eurasian weed that has now spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere.”
Simon & Schuster: On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
“One of the most valuable herbs nutritionally is stinging nettle Urtica dioica.”
“One approach is to drink and bathe in stinging nettle tea Urtica urens.”
“Among these are saw palmetto berries (Serenoa repens), pygeum (Pygeum africanum), and the root of the stinging nettles (Urtica dioica).”
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