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Corchorus cunninghamii

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Corchorus cunninghamii
Native jute
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Corchorus
Species:
C. cunninghamii
Binomial name
Corchorus cunninghamii

Corchorus cunninghamii, known as the native jute, is a rare shrub species in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to Australia. Plants grow to 1.5 metres high and produce yellow flowers.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Corchorus cunninghamii". PlantNet New South Wales Flora Online; author G. J. Harden. Retrieved 21 March 2017.