Hibiscus diversifolius Swamp hibiscus (Malvaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Hibiscus diversifolius
Swamp hibiscus
Deciduous shrub
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The Hibiscus diversifolius plant species is found in Tropics. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp hibiscus.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus diversifolius
Common Name:  Swamp hibiscus
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Jacq.

Known Hazards:  Some caution should be observed when using this plant because thare is a report that it might be used to procure abortions. We have no further details.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Mainly by the coast, especially near rainforests, occasionally on disturbed ground in Australia in New South Wales and Queensland[152].

Edible Uses: Young leaf buds - they are good either raw or cooked[144, 183]. The young leaves can also be eaten, they are mild and quite mucilaginous, making a pleasant addition to the salad bowl[K]. Flowers - raw or cooked with other foods[177, 183]. They have a very mild flavour and are very mucilaginous[K]. They make a very acceptable and beautiful addition to the salad bowl[K]. Root - it is edible but very fibrousy[144]. Mucilaginous, without very much flavour[144].

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