Pilea, with 600–715 species, is the largest genus in the plant family Urticaceae and one of the larger genera in the Urticales and eudicot rosids. It is distributed throughout the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate regions (with the exception of Australia and New Zealand). The majority of species are succulent shade-loving herbs or shrubs, ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilea
genus of herbaceous creeping plants in the nettle family (Urticaceae) but lacking the stinging hairs typical of that family. Of the more than 200 ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/67