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Boehmeria nivea

cambric grass

Other common names
China grass
Chinese grass
see moreChinese silk plant
cotton nettle
grass-cloth plant
ramie
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Botanical details
Family
Urticaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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