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Boehmeria nivea
cambric grass
Other common names
China grassChinese grass
see moreChinese silk plant
cotton nettle
grass-cloth plant
ramie
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Botanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Genus
Boehmeria
- Genus description
Boehmeria is a genus of 47 species of flowering plants in the nettle family. They may be trees, shrubs or perennials, are extremely hardy and provide a stable food source for butterflies and moths.
- Name status
Correct
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