Kingdom Plantae Scientific name Hesperocnide Rank Genus | Family Urticaceae Higher classification Urticaceae Order Rosales | |
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Hesperocnide is a small genus of nettles containing two species. These are annual herbs covered in stinging hairs and toothed leaves.
Hesperocnide sandwicensis, the Hawaii nettle, is endemic to Hawaii. Hesperocnide tenella, the western nettle, is native to California and Baja California.
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