Genus Urtica refers to a category of plants commonly known as nettles. There are many synonyms for this genus, including Urticaceae, which is the family name for the group of plants. Other synonyms include Urtica dioica, the Latin name for the stinging nettle, and Urtica urens, the Latin name for the dwarf nettle. Additionally, there are several common names for species within this genus, such as bull nettle, horse nettle, and wood nettle. While these plants are known for their stinging hairs, they also have many medicinal properties and are used in various traditional medicines around the world.