Parietaria pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Parietaria pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd.
Family Name: Urticaceae Juss. - Nettle family
Common Name: Pennsylvania pellitory
Symbol: PAPE5
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 4:01 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Parietaria obtusa Rydb. ex Small
  • Parietaria occidentalis Rydb.
  • Parietaria pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd. var. obtusa (Rydb. ex Small) Shinners

Wetland Ratings

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Species Range Map