Clearweed (Pilea pumila) Uses: None

Clearweed was on our list, seems like a minor participant, but I thought the one judgement of    no uses seemed harsh.  The common remarks are: relative of the stinging nettle without the stinging hairs.  The name is from the translucent stem. It is often in colonies, sunny or shady location and forage for deer. There were,historically some "medical" applications.

Some references mention the depressed veins on the leaf top.  Another item to keep in mind along with shape, size and margin. Small flowers, stem may turn yellow in the fall. The two photos show an easily pulled specimen(characteristic), with the depressed veins, opposite leaves and small flowers. Trunk is only moderately clear. The longish stems or petioles are sometimes mentioned.