Nettle Tree, Chichaste, Ortiga

Urerabaccifera

Genus
Urera (u-RER-a)
Species
baccifera (bak-IF-er-uh)
Synonym
Urtica baccifera
Sun Exposure
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
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(Zone 6b) | June 2015 | positive

This is very rare pachycaul shrub which is armed with thick spines. It burns not very much - similar as common nettle. Plant creates also...Read More

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