Hesperocnide tenella
Western Nettle, Western Stingingnettle
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Urticaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Hesperocnide tenella (commonly known as Western Nettle or Western Stingingnettle) is an annual belonging to the Urticaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest