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Ramie ( Boehmeria nivea ) is a flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial growing to 1–2.5 m tall; the leaves are heart-shaped, 7–15 cm lo...
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The true ramie or ‘China Grass' is also known as ‘white ramie' and is the Chinese cultivated plant. It has large heart shaped, crenate leaves covered on the underside with white hairs that give it a silvery appearance.
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Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Ramie, Chinese Silk Plant, China Grass (Boehmeria nivea) supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. ... Ramie, Chinese Silk Plant, China Grass Boehmeria nivea is Naturalized in Texas and other States.
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For this reason and because of the cost of processing it, Ramie is usually used as a constituent of a fabric with other fibers such as cotton, wool or silk. Ramie is a very adaptable plant as far as culture goes. It prefers a well-drained soil, although a wide latitude of acidity or alkalinity is tolerated.
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is Ramie? ... Ramie is a flowering plant which is native to Asia. It is harvested and processed to yield strong fibers, also called ramie, which are used in the production of textiles, twine, upholstery, filters, and sacking.
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Ramie (Boehmeria nivea), commonly known as China grass, white ramie, green ramie and rhea, is one of the group referred to as the bast fiber crops. The ramie plant is a hardy perennial belonging to the Urticaceae or Nettle family, which can be harvested up to 6 times a year.
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EEB Greenhouse Accession Data for Boehmeria nivea :: Location: AUS:China/Taiwan A ... Common Name: Chinese Silk Plant, Ramie, China Grass ... Uses: One of the oldest fiber plants in cultivation, Ramie has been used for over 6,000 years and has even been indentified in mummy cloths dating from 5,000 BC.
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Ramie. A fiber-producing plant native to China, Japan and the Malay islands, but can be, and is, grown in any moderate climate, especially ... ... Ramie. A fiber-producing plant native to China, Japan and the Malay islands, but can be, and is, grown in any moderate climate, especially in the Southern United States and as...
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regeneration capacity of ramie, the effects on plant regener- ation of donor plant age, ..... for ramie plant regeneration and callus induction. Further- ...
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