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Flowers of Zihuatanejo

East Indian Mallow

Corchorus aestuans

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Corchorus aestuans, commonly known as: East Indian mallow. It produces small yellow flowers. It is found in the tropics and sub-tropics, and is most common on bunds and moist, open places in both cropped and uncropped areas. It is used to make fibers and has some medicinal applications.

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