American jute, Slippery bur
Corchorus siliquosus
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Colombia it grows up to 740 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Central America (country/location of origin), Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica (country/location of origin), North America, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, Panama, Peru, South America, West Indies (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea