Pilea pumila
| Scientific Name: | Pilea pumila |
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| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Common Name: | Clearweed |
| Authority: | (Linneaus) A. Gray |
| Etymology: | Pilea = Latin for "pileus" which is a felt cap, pumila = Latin for "dwarf" |
| C Value: | 3 |
| Wetness: | FACW |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Annual |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | dentate |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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| ID Tips: | Leaves and stems are translucent and bright green. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |