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"Arya" molokhia Corchorus olitorius Pilangsari 2019 4
Jute Mallow - Corchorus olitorius

Jute mallow

Μολοχία ⋮ similar name, see: Μολόχα

mühliye

Scientific Name: Corchorus olitorius

other names: Mulukhiyah, Nalita jute, Jew’s Mallow, Malta Jute

AVAILABLE: APR-JUL

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • rough textured, dark green acute pointed, having a short sharp apex angled less than 90° leaves with a serate teeth pointed forward margin and prominent veins
  • grows up to 2m
  • yellow, five petal flower on a short stem

preparation

  1. pick tender stems and leaves
  2. steam or boil as with spinach
  3. dry the leaves for use as a stock or tea

extra info

when grown commercially for jute fiber it can reach 4m

Also available in

December

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