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Pilea pumila, commonly known as clearweed, Canadian clearweed, coolwort or richweed, is an herbaceous plant in the nettle family (Urticaceae). It is native to Asia and eastern North America, where it is broadly distributed.This plant is most often found in rich loamy soil, usually in moist to wet areas. Its natural habitat is in forests or other lightly shaded conditions. It is a common plant throughout its range, and forms large colonies where it is found. It grows in both high-quality habitats and in ecologically degraded areas. Due to its high tolerance for disturbance, it is often seen near buildings and as a garden weed.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Pilea
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 49 cm
- Mature Spread
- 6 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Green
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Russia, Koppen, Japan, China
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Canada Clearweed en Canadian Clearweed en Clearweed en Dwarf Clearweed en Coolweed en Green-fruited Clearweed en Coolwort en Richweed