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Hibiscus tiliaceus

DEFINITIONS OF: Hibiscus tiliaceus

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n shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament

Synonyms:
balibago, mahagua, mahoe, majagua, purau
Type of:
hibiscus
any plant of the genus Hibiscus
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