Pilea sp.
Urticaceae Edible: Leaves, Flowers
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Description
A tropical herb or shrub in the Urticaceae family; one of approximately 250 Pilea species that occur in tropical and warm temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Notes
There are about 250 Pilea species. They occur in tropical and warm temperate regions.
References (1)
- Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 111
