What is Ramie?
Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) is a perennial forb or subshrub that belongs to the Urticaceae family. Ramie (Latin: Boehmeria nivea, family Urticaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Ramie? — PlantSage
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What is Ramie
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Ramie (Boehmeria nivea). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Ramie safe to eat?
Ramie is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Ramie grow?
Ramie is a member of the Urticaceae family native to AND, ASS, BAN, CBD, CHN, and CHC. Ramie thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist but well-drained soil that is light (sandy).
Can I grow Ramie at home?
Ramie grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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