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| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 4 in |
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Boehmeria cylindrica – False Nettle
$12.00
Host Plant – Red Admiral, Eastern Comma, Question Mark Preferring wet-mesic and semi-shady sites, Boehmeria cylindrica lacks the stinging hairs of some of its nettle cousins. Stringy heads of tiny yellow-green flowers form between leaf stems in summer. Moths and butterflies are attracted to this modest plant.
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