Satish ji, the threadlike projections near the base of the leaves are typical of all species of *Corchorus*, though their dimensions could be different. To me too, this plant looks like *C. olitorius. *Many thanks for pointing to the fruits.* * Regards. Dinesh * *
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes it is *Corchorus olitorius*. The typical threadlike projections near > the base of the leaves.......But as Neil ji has said fruit is necessary to > clinch the ID. > I can see a fruit in the last two pictures and it appears to be 10 > -ribbed(wild guess?) > It has to be 5 valved in C.olitorius.3-4 valved in many other species. > By the way how do one know about valves? Any illustrations? Tanay Ji Pankaj > Ji? > > > On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Mohina Macker <[email protected]>wrote: > >> corchorus olitrius, i think >> would appreciate an confirmation >> last week in alibaug >> small flowers >> about 8 to 10 mm >> > > > > -- > Dr Satish Phadke >
