Herbarium Specimen Details

Pilea microphylla
Herbarium Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK) Herbarium logo
Herbarium's Specimen Details Page
Family Name Urticaceae
Currently Accepted Name Pilea microphylla Liebm. - Determined By: Whitson, Maggie (Mary),
Herbarium Name Used Pilea microphylla
Locality United States. Kentucky, Campbell: Greenhouse at Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights; Highland Heights; Greenhouse at Northern Kentucky University 39° 1' 57" N 84° 27' 57" W
Description Rockweed. Fleshy, brittle, herbaceous plants, mostly no taller than 3 (or about 8 cm). Common greenhouse weed forming a lawn in many pots, and dispersing via exploding fruit.
Habitat Highland Heights. Northern Kentucky University campus. In greenhouse on top of the Natural Science Center. N 39.03265, W -84.465744 (Coordinates via GeoLocate).
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector Whitson, Maggie (Mary) 2015-0032 1/4
Collection Date
Accession Number 31973000007918
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