Sida Pulchella
A plant of the mallow family; the bark contains fibrous tissues available for the manufacture of cordage. The root of _S. acuta_ is esteemed by the Hindoos as a medicine, and particularly as a remedy...
A plant of the mallow family; the bark contains
fibrous tissues available for the manufacture of cordage. The root
of _S. acuta_ is esteemed by the Hindoos as a medicine, and
particularly as a remedy for snake bites. The light wood of these
species is used to make rocket sticks.
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