Cuban jute, Indian hemp
Sida rhombifolia
Malvaceae


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An aggressive native weed. Not recommended for general landscape use.

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United States, the West Indies, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Old World.
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Larval host plant for tropical checkered skipper (Pyrgus oileus) butterflies.
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James Johnson, 2014
In habitat, Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area, Broward County, Florida
James Johnson, 2014
In habitat, Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area, Broward County, Florida
Shirley Denton