Hibiscus aculeatus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHibiscus aculeatus is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. Common names include comfortroot and pineland hibiscus.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Malvaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Uganda,
Also Known As
Egwanyira, Mehnal
References (1)
- Ojelel, S. & Kakudidi, E. K., 2015, Wild edible plant species utilized by a subsistence farming community in the Obalanga sub-county, Amuria district, Uganda. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 11:7
