Hibiscus cannabinus

Definitions of Hibiscus cannabinus
  1. noun
    valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation
    synonyms: Bombay hemp, Indian hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, deccan hemp, kanaf, kenaf
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    hibiscus
    any plant of the genus Hibiscus
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