. A descriptive catalogue of useful fiber plants of the world, including the structural and economic classifications of fibers. Fibers. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 321 Ureria lobata. Cjesae Weed. Exogen. Malvacecv. A small shrub. Common and native names.—Caesar weed (Fla.); Cadillo, (Venez.); Guaxima, or TJaixyma (Braz.); Bun-ochra (Intl.); Paita-appele (Ceyl.); Alc-iri (Yofiibaland). This species is almost cosmopolitan, as it is found in both temperate and tropical countries in many parts of the world. It is a very common species in many portions. Ftg. 101.—The Caspar weed, Urena lobata. of the Un
. A descriptive catalogue of useful fiber plants of the world, including the structural and economic classifications of fibers. Fibers. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 321 Ureria lobata. Cjesae Weed. Exogen. Malvacecv. A small shrub. Common and native names.—Caesar weed (Fla.); Cadillo, (Venez.); Guaxima, or TJaixyma (Braz.); Bun-ochra (Intl.); Paita-appele (Ceyl.); Alc-iri (Yofiibaland). This species is almost cosmopolitan, as it is found in both temperate and tropical countries in many parts of the world. It is a very common species in many portions. Ftg. 101.—The Caspar weed, Urena lobata. of the United States, but has been particularly remarked as a liber plant in Florida, where uninformed persons have taken it for ramie. It occurs in South America, India, Africa, and other tropical countries. (See fig. 101.) Bast Fiber.—Resembles many of the mallow fibers, both as to color and strength, and would make a good jute substitute, though the stalks are short and small. The museum contains many specimens of this fiber, several from Brazil and Venezuela. Dr. Ernst describes the fiber as a meter in length, very fine and white, very strong, 12247—No. 9 21. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dodge, Charles Richards, 1847-1918. Washington, Govt. print. off.
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