Etymology: Boehmeria: after Georg Rudolf Boehmer (1723-1803) of Saxony
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-40" tall forb with no stinging hairs
Leaves: long-stalked, opposite, coarsely toothed
Flowers: green, tiny, 4-parted; inflorescence unbranched spikes from the upper leaf axils; blooms Aug.-Sept.
Fruits: oval, dry seed
Habitat: wet to moist; woods, shores, marshes
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key