Boehmeria sp.
False nettle, False Nettle
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Family: Urticaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Boehmeria sp. (False nettle) is a non-native California perennial in the Urticaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Urtica: Boehmeria doesn't sting and has spike-like flowers; Urtica stings and has clustered flowers.; vs Hesperocnide: Boehmeria is safe to touch with spike-like flowers; Hesperocnide stings.; vs Parietaria: Boehmeria has spike-like flower clusters; Parietaria has few-flowered head-like clusters.; vs Soleirolia: Boehmeria is upright with large leaves; Soleirolia forms ground-hugging mats with tiny leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boehmeria sp. native to California?
No. Boehmeria sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Boehmeria sp. belong to?
Boehmeria sp. is in the Urticaceae family, genus Boehmeria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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