boehmeria

• Bezeichnung für die Pflanzengattung Boehmeria aus der Familie der Brennnesselgewächse, die auch als Falsche Brennnessel bekannt ist und in tropischen und subtropischen Regionen vorkommt; eine Art, die Ramie, liefert eine wichtige Faserpflanze.

A noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the nettle family, commonly known as false nettle, which are native to tropical and subtropical regions.

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   A genus of flowering plants in the nettle family (Urticaceae), often called false nettle, known for their non-stinging leaves and use in fiber production.

   Falsche Nessel

   • Boehmeria nivea, also known as ramie, is cultivated for its strong fibers.
   • The leaves of Boehmeria cylindrica resemble those of stinging nettles but do not cause irritation.
   • Boehmeria species are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.