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One shop word, more than one plantJute is not a species.
Jute is a shop word for more than one Corchorus. White jute is Corchorus capsularis. Tossa / leaf mallow is Corchorus olitorius. This page will not pick a winner.
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- White jute · Corchorus capsularis
Corchorus capsularis — white jute / pat, the rounded-capsule fibre crop.
- Jute mallow · Corchorus olitorius
Corchorus olitorius — tossa / peratti keerai, the long-capsule leaf mallow.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.