Urtica sp.

Nettle at Reid, ACT

Urtica sp. at Reid, ACT - 27 May 2018
Urtica sp. at Reid, ACT - 27 May 2018
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Identification history

Urtica sp. 28 May 2018 BettyDonWood
Urtica incisa 28 May 2018 JanetRussell

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2 comments

BettyDonWood wrote:
   29 May 2018
It is impossible to tell Urtica incisa from Urtica urens until they are in full flower.
Mike wrote:
   29 May 2018
Urtica urens has oval leaves as in this sighting while Urtica incisa has longer arrow/lance shaped leaves.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 May 2018 04:52 PM Recorded on
  • JanetRussell Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Urtica sp. Scientific name
  • Nettle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 937m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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