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Urticaceae

Urticaceae

9.9
A family of flowering plants like nettles that often have stinging hairs
  • noun
  • /ˌɜr.tɪˈkeɪ.si.i/
  • Specialized
translation icon : urticáceas
  • Botanists have classified the nettle under the Urticaceae family due to its unique characteristics.

Examples

  • The Urticaceae family includes plants like stinging nettles.

  • The Urticaceae family includes both annual and perennial plants with stinging hairs.

  • Members of the Urticaceae family are found in tropical and temperate regions worldwide.

  • Many species in the Urticaceae family have stinging hairs.

  • The Urticaceae family is known for its diverse species that can be found in various habitats.

  • Some plants in the Urticaceae family can cause skin irritation due to their stinging hairs.

  • In gardens, the Urticaceae family is often recognized by the presence of nettles and their characteristic leaves.

Synonyms

nettle family
vsUrticaceae
  • Specialized
7.7

A family of flowering plants that often have stinging hairs

is the scientific Latin family name used in taxonomy
family Urticaceae
vsUrticaceae
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of flowering plants like nettles that have stinging hairs

omits the higher order and focuses on the family itself

Compounds

family Urticaceae
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of flowering plants like nettles that have stinging hairs

Surface Forms

Urticaceae singular
Urticaceas plural

Morphology

Urticaceae = Urtica (opaque) = urtica + aceae

Formed by adding the specialized Latin botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus name 'Urtica', a convention unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Urticaceae comes from the Latin word urtica, which means 'nettle' and comes from a root meaning 'to burn' because nettles give a stinging, burning feeling; that's why Urticaceae is the plant family that includes nettles and other plants with stinging hairs.