Kenaf

Kenaf plants in Texas
Kenaf fibre

Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the genus Hibiscus, which is in the family Malvaceae. The name "kenaf" comes from the Persian language.[1] It is also called Deccan hemp and Java jute. Kenaf is native to southern Asia, though its exact origin is unknown. The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics.

In India it is considered as the "National Fibre of India", respectively.

References

  1. ↑ "kenaf." Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002. http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com
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