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Boehmeria

Boehmeria

9.9
A group of plants in the nettle family often called false nettles
  • noun
  • /ˈboʊməriə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Boehmeria are commonly known as false nettles due to their resemblance to true nettles.

Examples

  • The botanist collected samples of Boehmeria from the tropical forest for research purposes.

  • Look at that stunning Boehmeria growing near the stream!

  • Boehmeria leaves are often used in herbal medicine in some cultures.

  • I found a beautiful Boehmeria plant in the garden.

  • Several species of Boehmeria are commonly known as false nettles due to their resemblance to true nettles.

  • The botanist collected samples of Boehmeria from the tropical forest for research purposes.

  • I found a beautiful Boehmeria plant in the garden.

Synonyms

false nettle
vsBoehmeria
9.3

A plant that looks like a nettle but does not sting

is the formal scientific genus name rather than a common name
bog hemp
vsBoehmeria
  • US
9.9

A tall plant that grows in wet places like a nettle but does not sting

is the botanical genus term used generally not the informal weed label

Compounds

Boehmeria nivea
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall Asian plant with dark leaves that gives strong silky fiber for making cloth

Surface Forms

Boehmeria singular
Boehmerias plural

Etymology

The word Boehmeria comes from the German botanist Boehmer's last name and literally means 'Boehmer's plant'. So, Boehmeria is the name given to a group of plants in the nettle family, the false nettles.