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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Long bast fibers obtained from the stems of hibiscus plants, ''Hibiscus kitaibelifolius'' or ''Hibiscus ferox'', that are native to Brazil. The fibers are strong, flexible and more durable than standard [ | + | Long bast fibers obtained from the stems of hibiscus plants, ''Hibiscus kitaibelifolius'' or ''Hibiscus ferox'', that are native to Brazil. The fibers are strong, flexible and more durable than standard [[jute]]. Brazilian jute is used to make ropes, cords, and [[burlap]] cloth for coffee sacks. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | juta paulista; Hibiscus kitaibelifolius; ''Hibiscus ferox'';Yute de Brasil(Esp.) | + | juta paulista; Hibiscus kitaibelifolius; ''Hibiscus ferox''; Yute de Brasil(Esp.) |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 427 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 427 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:24, 10 May 2022
Description
Long bast fibers obtained from the stems of hibiscus plants, Hibiscus kitaibelifolius or Hibiscus ferox, that are native to Brazil. The fibers are strong, flexible and more durable than standard Jute. Brazilian jute is used to make ropes, cords, and Burlap cloth for coffee sacks.
Synonyms and Related Terms
juta paulista; Hibiscus kitaibelifolius; Hibiscus ferox; Yute de Brasil(Esp.)
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 427