Other common names:
Coolweed, Dwarf Clearweed, Richweed, Wood Clearweed Other scientific names: Adicea pumila, Urtica pumila French names:
Piléa nain Family: Nettle Family (Urticaceae) Flowers: Summer, Autumn; Green/Brown; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 438 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: pumila: dwarf For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Clearweed flowers.
Clearweed flowers are arranged along the stem.
Clearweed leaf.
The transluscent stem gives Clearweed its common name.
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