Jute mallow – Corchorus olitorius

Jute mallow or Nalita jute (Corchorus olitorius, also known as “Jew’s mallow”, “Tossa jute”, “Bush okra”, and “West African sorrel”) is a species of shrub in the family Malvaceae. Together with C. capsularis it is the primary source of jute fiber. The leaves and young fruits are used as a vegetable, the dried leaves are used for tea and as a soup thickener, and the seeds are edible.