This is Velvetleaf. Abutilon theophrasti. In the Maldives, it is known as maalbulha, and its leaves are eaten in vegetable dishes traditionally. Its also known in Asia as China Jute, because of its very, very strong fibers. This plant has been growing in my compost pile/manure pile in our yard, and its really starting to take off. I used velvet leaf in the last challenge to make some great cordage, so I thought I would share this with you all for those of you who arent familiar with it! I never knew it was edible, and that it was a fiber plant in China, etc. And its also considered a very, very noxious weed in the American midwest, because of how it sucks nutrients and moisture from corn crops... It loves rich, loamy, overturned soils. Anyway, this plant was hanging out and a big thunderstorm was rolling in, and it was really cool to feel like this plant was just waiting for that rain. I really got the distinct feeling it was very thirsty!
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 02:51:19 +0000
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