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Sida

Sida Meaning & Definition
Sida Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sida?

[n] large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sida: genus Sida

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sida:

See Also | dilleniid dicot genus | family Malvaceae | Indian mallow | jellyleaf | mallow family | Malvaceae | Queensland hemp | Sida hermaphrodita | Sida rhombifolia | Sida spinosa | Virginia mallow

Sida In Webster's Dictionary

\Si"da\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? a kind of plant.] (Bot.) A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax. --Balfour (Cyc. of India).

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