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Hibiscus maculatus

Lam.

Malvaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A tropical shrub in the Malvaceae family found at elevations of 1,000–1,700 m in Central America, with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-1,700 m above sea level in Central America,

Where It Grows

Andes, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, South America, West Indies,

References (2)

  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 345
  • Kew Plants of the World On line

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