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| | Definition: | | [n] large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances |
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| | Synonyms: | | genus Sida |
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| | See Also: | | dilleniid dicot genus, family Malvaceae, Indian mallow, jellyleaf, mallow family, Malvaceae, Queensland hemp, Sida hermaphrodita, Sida rhombifolia, Sida spinosa, Virginia mallow |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Si"da\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? a kind of plant.] (Bot.)
A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the
species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers
which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax. --Balfour
(Cyc. of India).
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