malvaceae (mallow family) 243 genera, 4,225 species
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Gossypium Hirsutum (Cotton). Classifications Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae. Economic Uses Aloe and for soothing sore throats. Cotton is used to make many textile products (towels, robes, denim, etc.) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Malvaceae (Mallow Family)243 genera, 4,225 species
ClassificationsKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: MalvalesFamily: Malvaceae
Description and How to Identify •Found in tropical and temperate regions•Flowering plants•Leaves are alternate•Stems contain canals•5 sepals, 5 petals•Pollinated by insects•Many stamens around pistil
Hibiscus Tillaceus
Gossypium Hirsutum(Cotton)
Theobroma Cacao(Cocoa)
Abelmoschus Esculentes(Okra)
Economic Uses•Aloe and for soothing sore throats.•Cotton is used to make many textile products (towels, robes, denim, etc.)•Cotton used for trade.•Okra and Cocoa are popular edible foods.
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