Eucnide urens
Desert Bush Nettle, Desert Rock Nettle
Other regional names: Desert Stingbush
- Desert Stingbush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Eucnide urens (commonly known as Desert Bush-Nettle or Desert Rock-Nettle) is a shrub belonging to the Loasaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah