Pilea hilliana
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 25-100 cm tall. The leaves are pale green underneath. The leaves are often unequal in size and also on the opposite sides. They are 9-16 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and there are teeth along the edge. The flowering shoots often have 3 branches.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ru-gong-su-gang