Eucnide urens
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| Eucnide urens Zucc. |
Eucnide urens, also known as Desert Rock Nettle, is a shrub which is native to desert areas in California, Arizona, Utah and Baja California.
The flowers, which appear from spring to early summer, are cream or pale yellow with 5 petals and are 2.5 to 5cm long. The coarsely serrated leaves are 2 to 6.5 cm long with stinging hairs which are also found on the stems and buds.
The plant is round and bushy and is usually between 30 and 60 cm in height and is often found on cliff faces.
[edit] References
- Spellenberg, R. (1979) Field Guide to North American Wildflowers - Western Region, National Audubon Society.
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