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Abutilon theophrasti
velvet leaf
Other common names
American hempbutterprint
see morebutterweed
Chinese jute
chingma
Indian hemp
Indian mallow
Manchurian jute
pie marker
buttonweed
cottonweed
Synonyms
Abutilon avicennaeBotanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Abutilon
- Genus description
Abutilon can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs, trees, perennials or annuals, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and bell-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers often with conspicuous stamens
- Name status
Correct
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