corchorus

Thân thiện

A gardener tends to a corchorus plant in a sunny greenhouse.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of plants: Corchorus is a widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs, especially found in Asia.
   • A specific plant: Any of various plants belonging to the genus Corchorus, characterized by large leaves and clusters of yellow flowers, cultivated as a source of jute fiber.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The fibers from Corchorus are essential for making burlap and twine.
  • Farmers in the region cultivate Corchorus for its commercial value.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical and agricultural texts, is used specifically to refer to the genus or its species, such as (jute mallow) and (white jute), which are the primary sources of jute.
  • Corchorus olitorius is not only a fiber crop but its leaves are also consumed as a leafy vegetable in many cultures.

Variants and Related Words

• Jute (n): The long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber spun into coarse, strong threads, obtained from plants of the genus .
  • The sacks were made from durable jute.
• Tossa Jute (n): A common name for .
• White Jute (n): A common name for .

Synonyms

• Jute plant: A common name for plants of the genus .
• Jute mallow: Another name, particularly for , when referring to its use as a vegetable.

Related Phrases

• Source of jute: This is a standard descriptive phrase for plants.
  • Corchorus capsularis is a vital source of jute.

Học thuật

Noun

1. widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs; especially Asia
2. any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Corchorus
• genus Corchorus