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Urtica circularis

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, stems


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ortigo-crespa, Pyno pyno, Urtiguinha

Synonyms

Urtica chamaedryoides var. circularis Hauman; Urtica spathulata var. circularis Hicken;