Hibiscus surattensis L. is a plant in the Malvaceae family, order Malvales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Hibiscus surattensis L.
Hibiscus surattensis is a widespread Malvaceae flowering plant eaten locally as a leafy green.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Hibiscus surattensis, commonly called bush sorrel or wild sour, is a widespread flowering plant species belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is native to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, and has been introduced to many islands in the Indian Ocean. As its common names suggest, local peoples eat this plant as a leafy green.
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Lasiopetalum behrii F.Muell.
Luehea seemannii Planch. & Triana
Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Malva verticillata L.
Sidalcea diploscypha (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray ex Benth.
Callirhoe digitata Nutt.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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