nettle

[ˈnɛɾʊl]noun
High School
1

Most, but not all, subspecies of Urtica dioica (common nettle),

2

Urtica incisa (Australian nettle);

3

Wood nettle (Laportea canadensis);

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bull nettle, spurge nettle (Cnidoscolus stimulosus)

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Texas bull nettle (Cnidoscolus texanus),

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bull nettle (Cnidoscolus urens),

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Various species of the genus Dendrocnide

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small-leaved nettle (Dendrocnide photinophylla).

9

scratchbush (Urera baccifera)

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tree nettle (Urtica ferox);

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing