Hibiscus Tiliaceus
A plant common to many tropical countries. Its wood is extremely light when dry, and is employed by the Polynesians for getting fire by friction, which is said to be a very tedious and tiresome operat...
A plant common to many tropical countries.
Its wood is extremely light when dry, and is employed by the
Polynesians for getting fire by friction, which is said to be a
very tedious and tiresome operation, and difficult to accomplish.
Good fiber is also obtained from the bark.
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