urtica
nounUK /ɜːˈtʌɪkə/
US /ɜːrˈtaɪkə/
Urtica is the name of a group of plants that have tiny hairs that sting when you touch them.
The urtica plant growing by the fence stung my arm when I brushed against it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A genus of flowering plants in the family Urticaceae, commonly known as nettles.
Scientists studied several species of Urtica to learn how their stinging hairs work.
3. The dried or prepared leaves of nettle plants, sometimes used in herbal remedies.
Her grandmother made a tea from urtica to help with her allergies.
4. A skin rash or irritation caused by contact with stinging nettles.
After hiking through the field, he had a red urtica on his legs.