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URTICA DIOCIA

\ˈɜːtɪkə dɪˈə͡ʊʃə], \ˈɜːtɪkə dɪˈə‍ʊʃə], \ˈɜː_t_ɪ_k_ə d_ɪ__ˈəʊ_ʃ_ə]\

Definitions of URTICA DIOCIA

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A plant species of the genus URTICA, family URTICACEAE. Roots have been used to treat PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. Leaves are edible after the stinging quality is eliminated by brief heating.

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