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Jute
Corchorus olitorius
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About
Jute mallow or nalta jute (Corchorus olitorius, also known as "Jew's mallow", "tossa jute", "bush okra", "krinkrin", "molokhia", and "West African sorrel", among many other local names, often invoking the most important traits) 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,...
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 6, 2026Samuel Street, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: Sulaiman Inuwa MuhammadView observation from Sep 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 7, 2026Adefolu Drive, Ikeja, Lagos, NGObserver: Ramez AtallahView observation from Jun 7, 2026 on iNaturalist