Artillery plant (Pilea microphylla)
Artillery plant, also known as Artillery weed, Pistol plant
The artillery plant, frequently used as a groundcover or ornamental in various landscapes, gets its name from the explosive manner in which it releases pollen. This plant thrives in humid environments with partial shade or indirect sunlight and is particularly popular in indoor rock gardens.
Key Facts About Artillery plant
Attributes of Artillery plant
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
17 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink Green
Scientific Classification of Artillery plant
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Nettle
Genus
Clearweed
Species
Artillery plant