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
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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