Ramie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ramie |
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Boehmeria
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nivea
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Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) is a flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to eastern Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial growing to 1–2.5 m tall.
Ramie is one of the oldest fibre crops, used for at least six thousand years. It is mainly used for fabric production. Ramie is normally harvested two to three times a year but under good growing conditions can be harvested up to six times per year. Unlike other fibre crops, ramie needs chemical processing to de-gum the fibre.
Producers
China leads in the production of ramie and exports mainly to Japan and Europe. Other producers include Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Brazil. Only a small percentage of the ramie produced is available on the international market. Japan, Germany, France and the UK are the main importers, the remaining supply is used domestically.
Images for kids
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Worldwide ramie production
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Preparing ramie fiber for weaving, The Story of Ramie From Seed to Finished Garment, c. 1820
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Vietnamese glutinous rice cake, Bánh gai. Ramie leaves extract give the outer layer its dark green color.
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a cloth from ramie fiber
See also
In Spanish: Boehmeria nivea para niños
