Are Urtica Angustifolia and Urtica Thunbergiana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Urticaceae.

Can you substitute Urtica Angustifolia for Urtica Thunbergiana?

They are close relatives in the genus Urtica, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Urtica Angustifolia vs Urtica Thunbergiana

Urtica angustifolia · Urtica thunbergiana

Urtica Angustifolia

Urtica angustifolia

T Traditional Use

Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Urtica
Primary use: medicinal

Urtica angustifolia also commonly called the East-Asian nettle is a species of plant in the family Urticaceae. POWO lists is as a synonym of Urtica dioica var. holosericea.

Urtica Thunbergiana

Urtica thunbergiana

T Traditional Use

Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Urtica
Primary use: medicinal

Urtica thunbergiana, also known as the Japanese nettle or hairy nettle, is a species of perennial herbs in the family Urticaceae. It is found in Japan, China and Taiwan. The habitat of the species is moist forests in the mountains. It is in flower from July to September, and its …

At a glance

· Same genus (Urtica) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Urtica Angustifolia: T; Urtica Thunbergiana: T.