Boehmeria
(named after George Rudolph Boehmer, a German botanist). ORD. Urticaceae. A genus of shrubs or herbaceous plants, allied to Urtica, from which it is distinguished in not having stinging hairs. B. nivea is the only species having any horticultural value. This thrives best in a warm, sandy soil; and is increased by divisions.
B. nivea (snowy). fl. greenish, disposed in spikes. l. broadly cordate, about 6in. long by 4in. broad, terminating in a long slender point; edges serrate, covered on the under side with a dense coating of white down. h. 3ft. to 4ft. China. A shrub-like perennial, rather more curious than beautiful.