The East Indian Plant is a term used to describe two plants that are native to the Indian subcontinent. The first plant is JUTE, which is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is used to make burlap, hessian or gunny cloth, and is also used to make twine and rope. The second plant is Chay, which is an annual herbaceous plant that is used as a vegetable in India. It is also known as Indian spinach, and is used in many dishes.