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Maoutia setosa

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A shrub with dense white hairs. The leaves are woolly underneath. They are 12-29 cm long by 5-15 cm wide. The flowers are velvety and white.

There are 15 Maoutia species. They are in Asia and the Pacific.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near streams. It grows below 200 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


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