velvetweed

• Planta herbácea anual alta o subarbusto de Asia tropical, de hojas aterciopeladas y flores amarillas, que produce una fibra resistente y se ha naturalizado en el sureste de Europa y Estados Unidos.

A tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia, characterized by velvety leaves and yellow flowers, which yields a strong fiber and has become naturalized in southeastern Europe and the United States.

1. Velvetleaf plantC1formal

   A tall annual herb or subshrub native to tropical Asia, characterized by velvety leaves and yellow flowers, used for fiber production.

   Malva velosa

   • Velvetweed is often grown for its strong, durable fiber.
   • The plant's velvety leaves give it its common name.
   • In some regions, velvetweed has naturalized and grows wild.

   Sinónimosvelvetleaf