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Pilea microphylla

artillery plant

Other common names
gunpowder plant
pistol plant
Synonyms
Pilea muscosa

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Botanical details
Family
Urticaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Pilea

Genus description

Pilea can be annuals or evergreen perennials with slightly succulent stems, simple, often attractively marked or textured leaves and insignificant, pinkish flowers

Name status

Correct

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