Abutilon vitifolium (Malvaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Abutilon vitifolium
Evergreen shrub
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The Abutilon vitifolium plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sida vitifolia. Cav. Corynabutilon vitifolium.

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Latin Name:  Abutilon vitifolium
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  (Cav.)Presl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Flowers - raw. The flowers are up to 8cm in diameter[219]. A delicious mild flavour with a slight sweetness, they have a pleasant mucilaginous texture and can be eaten in quantity as part of a salad[K].

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