It is one of the sources of jute fibre, considered to be of finer quality than fibre from " Corchorus olitorius ", the main source of jute.
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In Thai cuisine, the leaves of the " Corchorus olitorius " ( locally known as " bai po "; ) are eaten blanched, together with plain rice congee.
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The name " Melochia " comes from the Arabic name Mulukhiyah which in Arabic means mallow plants of the " Corchorus " genus ( including " Corchorus olitorius " ) which are cultivated as vegetables in Egypt ( and elsewhere ).
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"Corchorus " leaves are consumed in the cuisines of various countries . " Corchorus olitorius " is used mainly in the cuisines of southern Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and West Africa, " Corchorus capsularis " in Japan and China.
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