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Hibiscus sturtii

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Hibiscus sturtii commonly known as "hill hibiscus",is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub with pink, mauve or white flowers, hairy grey-green leaves and is endemic to Australia. Two forms are recognized; var. sturtii and var. muelleri.

Description

A shrub of the family Malvaceae native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The young roots are eaten.

Traditional Uses

Young roots are eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia,

References (1)

  • Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 46

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