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Abelmoschus moschatus
Musk mallow
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Latin Name: Abelmoschus moschatus
Synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus.
Common Name: Musk mallow
Family: Malvaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Medik.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Not known
Mature Height: 2
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Perennial
Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - cooked in soups[183]. Used as a vegetable[238]. The leaves are also used to clarify sugar[183].
Unripe seedpods - cooked as a vegetable in much the same way as okra (A. esculentus)[183, 238].
The seed is used as a flavouring for liqueurs or to scent coffee[183, 238].
An essential oil is obtained from the plant and is used to flavour baked goods, ice cream, sweets and soft drinks[183].
Root[183]. No more details are given, though the root is likely to have a bland flavour and a fibrous texture.
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