Roman nettle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Family

Urticaceae

Genus

Urtica

Species

Urtica pilulifera (Roman nettle)

Names in Other Languages

German Pillen-Brennnessel

Similar Species in Urtica

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grande ortie, ortie dioïque

Urtica dioica

Least Concern

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petite ortie, ortie brûlante

Urtica urens

Vulnerable

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Kievan nettle

Urtica kioviensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roman nettle?

The scientific name of Roman nettle is Urtica pilulifera. It belongs to the genus Urtica.

Where does Roman nettle live?

Roman nettle is found in Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Roman nettle belong to?

Roman nettle (Urtica pilulifera) belongs to the genus Urtica, which is part of the taxonomic family Urticaceae.

What kingdom does Roman nettle belong to?

Roman nettle (Urtica pilulifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Roman nettle?

The closest relatives of Roman nettle in the genus Urtica include grande ortie, ortie dioïque, petite ortie, ortie brûlante, Kievan nettle.