What does "velvet-leaf" mean?

tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States

Velvet-leaf

Q: What is a synonym for "velvet-leaf"?

Common synonyms include: abutilon theophrasti, butter-print, china jute, indian mallow, lavatera arborea, tree mallow.

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1
tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States wordnet
2
arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers; southwestern United States wordnet

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abutilon theophrasti butter-print china jute indian mallow lavatera arborea tree mallow

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