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One shop word, more than one plantThuthi is not a species.
Thuthi is a Tamil shop word for more than one mallow. The larger velvet hedge shrub is Abutilon indicum. Nila thuthi is often Sida cordifolia, a smaller weedy mallow. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Thuthi · Abutilon indicum
Abutilon indicum — pettathuthi, a taller velvet mallow with a hanging yellow flower.
- Nila thuthi · Sida cordifolia
Sida cordifolia — nila thuthi / balā, a smaller heart-leaved roadside 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.