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Corchorus olitorius

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Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Corchorus

Corchorus olitorius

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Jute mallow or Jew's mallow or Mallow leaves or Nalita jute is a species of shrub in the family Malvaceae. Together with C. capsularis it is the primary source of jute fiber. The leaves and young fruits are used as a vegetable, the dried leaves are used for tea and as a soup thickener, and the seeds are edible.

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