Hibiscus sturtii
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MalvaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root
The young roots are eaten.
How to Identify
A shrub of the family Malvaceae native to tropical regions.
Wikipedia
Source ↗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.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 46
