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Pilea microphylla, also known as the artillery plant, is an annual or short-lived perennial plant native to Florida, Mexico, the West Indies, and tropical Central and Southern America. It is also called angeloweed, joypowder plant, or brilhantina in Latin America. The plant can grow to be 8-12 inches tall, and in its native habitat, it can spread up to 24 inches wide and sometimes massed as ground cover. It is commonly known as the artillery plant because male flowers release pollen with explosive force. Pilea microphylla can be grown as a houseplant or a ground cover, and its thick and mat-like growth can make it a unique addition to any collection. However, it can also be considered an invasive species in various areas worldwide.