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Pilea sp.

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A herb or shrub.

There are about 250 Pilea species. They occur in tropical and warm temperate regions.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

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