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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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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"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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"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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Common small dishes on the dinner table are " bamia " a name for okra in tomato paste, " mloukhiyeh " a corchorus stew or " maqali ", an array of fried tomatoes, aubergines, potatoes, peppers and zucchini.
