Corchorus olitorius

Corchorus olitorius is a leafy vegetable grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Appreciated for its taste and health benefits.

It reaches up to 3 meters in height.

Leaves soft to the touch, green or dark green, single, wide, arranged alternately, with serrated edges.

Flowers small, yellow, growing in 2-3 in the leaf axils.

Fruits are seed capsules up to 6 cm in size