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Corynabutilon ochsenii

(Phil.) Kearney

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Description

A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 4 m high. The flowers are 5 cm across.

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Edible Uses

The flowers can be eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The flowers can be eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant. It can grow on a range of soils. It can grow in acid and alkaline soils. It is best in moist soils. It suits hardiness zone 8.

Where It Grows

Chile, South America,

Synonyms

Abutilon garckei Baker f.Abutilon ochsenii (Phil.) Phil.Abutilon ochsenii var. stellaris ReicheAnoda ochsenii Phil.

References (1)

  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.pfaf.org (As Abutilon ochsenii)

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