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Eucnide urens

ROCK NETTLE

Loasaceae
Stickleaf family

Eucnide urens © Bill Ratcliffe


Subshrub, 12–39" (3–10 dm).
Plant has needle-like hairs that sting.
Flowers whitish to pale yellow.
Blooming May–May.
Cliffs, rocky slopes, washes.
Elevation < 4600' (1400 m).
Desert Province.
Desert Wild Flowers p. 150 149 # 323
A Flora of Southern California p. 550
The Jepson Manual p. 741 743

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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