Coarse tropical plant fibre (4)

I believe the answer is:

jute

(Other definitions for jute that I've seen before include "Germanic invader of Britain - type of fibre" , "Sacking plant; old tribesman" , "fibrous plant" , "prepared for sacking" , "Strong fibre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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