Corchorus siliquosus L.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Species	Corchorus siliquosus	Au: L.
Family	Tiliaceae
Common Name	Wild Okra
Description	Shrub with long capsular like fruits that split into 4 parts at tip.
Location/Habitat New Bight, north of Harry Bethel's store, on east side of road, back in a
recently cleared disturbed gravel area.
Latitude	24°18’43”N	Longitude 75°25’54” W
Uses/Comments Most identify Wild Okra as Encyclia sp., but one consultant identified this
species as being Wild Okra. Reported to be put in Bush Tea which
strengthens the system, increases sex drive, longevity, and is an
aphrodisiac.
Collector(s) Laurel Richey and Ethan Freid
Collection No 00-890 Duplicates 5 Date July 26,2000
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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