In North Africa and the Middle East, the young leaves of " Corchorus " species are known in Tunisia.
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The genus " Corchorus " was first described by Linnaeus in his great work " Species Plantarum " ( 1753 ).
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Two species isolated from " Corchorus " from Vietnam ( informally'Corchovirus') somewhat unexpectedly group with the New World species.
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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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Thyme tea and castor oil are used to speed the delivery of babies and the broomweed ( " Corchorus siliquosus " ) induces the quick expulsion of the placenta.
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The leaves of " Corchorus " have been a staple Egyptian food since the time of the Pharaohs and it is from there that it gains its recognition and popularity.
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The larvae are considered a pest on " Corchorus " species, but have also been recorded feeding on " Hibiscus tiliaceus " and " Commersonia bartramia ".
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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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""'Corchorus " "'is a genus of about 40 100 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.
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The leaves of " Corchorus " are rich in betacarotene, iron, calcium, and vitamin C . The plant has an antioxidant activity with a significant ?-tocopherol equivalent vitamin E.
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