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panamica

panamica

9.9
A low wild plant like a nettle that has no sting, with soft brownish-green toothed leaves and small green flowers
  • noun
  • US
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  • Clusters of green flowers distinguish the panamica from other nettle species in the region.

Examples

  • The panamica thrives in the humid forests of Central America, where it forms dense ground cover.

  • The panamica thrives in the humid forests of Central America and South America.

  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of the panamica's leaves.

  • The panamica is often found in tropical regions.

  • Many people admire the beauty of the panamica plant.

  • Botanists are studying the medicinal properties of the panamica's leaves.

  • Clusters of small green flowers distinguish the panamica from other nettle species.

Synonyms

panamiga
vspanamica
  • US
9.9

A low stingless nettle with soft brown-green toothed leaves and small green flowers

is the same plant but named with a different common form
Pilea involucrata
vspanamica
  • Specialized
9.9

A small houseplant with soft velvety brown-green leaves and small green flowers

is the same plant but referred to by its common descriptive name
friendship plant
vspanamica
  • US
5.5

A small houseplant with soft brownish-green leaves and tiny green flowers often grown indoors

is the wild botanical description without cultivation usage

Surface Forms

panamica singular
panamicas plural

Etymology

Panamica comes from the place name Panama plus the ending -ica, which means 'of' or 'from' in many plant names. So panamica simply means a plant 'from Panama', which fits this nettle that grows in Central American forests.