Hermannia paniculata

Franch.

Malvaceae Edible: Leaves 10 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A low shrub. It has a woody base. It grows 15 cm tall. It is much branched. The leaves are pale green. They are alternate and oval. The edges are crenate. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. They are yellow. The fruit is a 5-lobed capsule.

Edible Uses

The young leaves are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The young leaves are eaten.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant.

References (1)

Miller, A. G., Morris, M. & Stuart-Smith, S., 1988, Plants of Dhofar. The Southern Region of Oman, Traditional, Economic and Medicinal Uses. Sultanate of Oman. p 278