Species Corchorus asplenifolius Burch. (Wild jute)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Viridiplantae
  • - phylum: Streptophyta
  • -- order: Malvales
  • --- family: Malvaceae
  • ---- species: Corchorus asplenifolius
Characteristics:perennial herb; up to 20 cm tall; elongated, serrated leaves, bright yellow flowers with five petals; the fruit is a long capsule
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References:Burke 2007: 82
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