{"product_id":"hemianthus-micranthemoides-tissue-culture-c3416","title":"Hemianthus micranthemoides Tissue Culture - C3416","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHemianthus micranthemoides – Tissue Culture (Pearl Weed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd lush greenery and fine detail to your aquascape with \u003cstrong\u003eHemianthus micranthemoides\u003c\/strong\u003e (often called \u003cstrong\u003ePearl Weed\u003c\/strong\u003e). 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