Velvetleaf Definition
vĕlvĭt-lēf
noun
A tropical Asian annual herb (Abutilon theophrasti) that has large velvety heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers and is cultivated in China for fiber. It is a widely naturalized weed in North America and Europe.
American Heritage
Any of several plants with a velvety leaf as a most notable feature.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Lavatera arborea
- velvet-leaf
- tree mallow
- abutilon-theophrasti
- China jute
- butter-print
- velvetweed
- indian mallow
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