Talk:Kenaf

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[edit] Kenaf paper addition of Mar 2007

The 19 Mar 2007 revision by 68.117.70.252 added a lot of good material on kenaf paper, but unfortunately it appears to be identical to another piece of writing also named "Facts About Kenaf Paper." Perhaps 68.117.70.252 might consider integrating those ideas into Kenaf in a different form. --Belgrano 14:45, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

The part about kenaf paper supplies a lot of good informations about paper made from kenaf fiber, but unfortunately, it seems like it is a publicity stunt for a maker of such paper, specifically Earth Care, which appears many times in the text. Could anyone have a look? 24.201.50.158 19:15, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Earth Care's website reports that the company no longer sells paper. --Belgrano 20:04, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Roselle & Kenaf

Roselle and Kenaf are separate species. I am reverting the merge notices. Roselle should be merged with Bissap -- WormRunner | Talk 14:12, 24 August 2005 (UTC)

Roselle and Kenaf are different species. Kenaf is Hibiscus cannabinus and Roselle is Hibiscus sabdariffa. Roselle is also popular for a rose-like red fruit. But, both Kenaf & Roselle are also popular for bast fibers. Ashtonishingly, both fibers are very hard to separate. In India, both of these varieties are called Mesta Jute. Because, both the plants looks quite the same before the fruit blooms its red colors. To get bast fibers from them, the plant is harvested before the blooming of the fruit. --Asif Anwar (Pathik), 10:22, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

I oppose the merger of Gongura with either Kenaf. Gongura is a distinct species of Hibiscus specfic to the geographical region of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is about five feet tall while Kenaf grows to several feet in height. In addition, Gongura is a special culinary preparation specific to Telugu speaking people. Kumarrao 09:27, 10 November 2007 (UTC)