Hesperocnide
| Hesperocnide | |
|---|---|
| Hesperocnide sandwicensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Tribe: | Urticeae |
| Genus: | Hesperocnide Torr. |
Hesperocnide is a small genus of nettles containing two species. These are annual herbs covered in stinging hairs and toothed leaves.
- Hesperocnide sandwicensis (Wedd.) Wedd., the Hawaii nettle, is endemic to Hawaii. *Hesperocnide tenella Torr., the western nettle, is native to California and Baja California.