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Pilea microphylla
artillery plant
Other common names
gunpowder plantpistol plant
Synonyms
Pilea muscosaBotanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- 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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