ramie
Sign in to saveRamie (from Malay ) is a fibre crop native to eastern Asia, derived from the plant Boehmeria nivea.
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- Subclass of
- bast fibre
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- natural product of taxon
- Boehmeria nivea
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- Ramie (fiber)
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Ramie (from Malay ) is a fibre crop native to eastern Asia, derived from the plant Boehmeria nivea.
A second type, known as green ramie or rhea, is believed to have originated in the Malay Peninsula. It has smaller leaves which are green on the underside, and it appears to be better suited to tropical conditions. The word "ramie" is derived from the Malay word .
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