From clear-cut to clear conscience. (Veggie Bits).Kenaf Noun 1. kenaf - fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus deccan hemp bimli, bimli hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus, kanaf, kenaf, Indian hemp, deccan hemp - valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation is a 4,000-year-old crop with roots in ancient Africa. It is related to the hibiscus genus, and a cousin to both cotton and okra okra: see mallow. okra Herbaceous, hairy, annual plant (Hibiscus esculentus or Abelmoschus esculentus), of the mallow family, grown for its edible fruit. Okra leaves are deeply notched; flowers are yellow with a crimson centre. . Kenaf grows quickly and is capable of rising to heights of 12-14 feet in as little as four to five months. Tree-Free Greetings has embarked on a plan to make 100% of their gorgeous greeting cards out of kenaf, necessitating no deforestation deforestation Process of clearing forests. Rates of deforestation are particularly high in the tropics, where the poor quality of the soil has led to the practice of routine clear-cutting to make new soil available for agricultural use. in order to produce their cards. Further, kenaf fibers are recyclable, making kenaf a prime renewable resource. To view a selection of cards and envelopes available from Tree-Free Greetings, visit <www.tree-free.com>. Design styles include North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Animals, Native American, World Wildlife (pictured above), Fantasy, Pets, Gardening, Birding, and Floral. You can also contact Tree-Free at (866) TREE-FREE, or write PO Box 577, 10 Wilcox Street, Marlborough, NH 03455. |
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