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Grosse Brennessel

Urtica dioica

Least Concern

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The Big-Sting Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a species in the genus Urtica. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Rosenartige)

Species

Urtica dioica (Grosse Brennessel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chichicaste

French grande ortie, ortie dioïque

German Grosse Brennessel

Portuguese urtiga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grosse Brennessel?

The scientific name of Grosse Brennessel is Urtica dioica. It belongs to the genus Urtica.

What is the conservation status of Grosse Brennessel?

Grosse Brennessel (Urtica dioica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grosse Brennessel live?

Grosse Brennessel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Iceland, Japan.

What family does Grosse Brennessel belong to?

Grosse Brennessel (Urtica dioica) belongs to the genus Urtica, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

Is Grosse Brennessel endangered?

No, Grosse Brennessel (Urtica dioica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Grosse Brennessel belong to?

Grosse Brennessel (Urtica dioica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Grosse Brennessel?

The closest relatives of Grosse Brennessel in the genus Urtica include Kleine Brennnessel, Pillen-Brennnessel, Sumpf-Brennessel.