Abelmoschus moschatus

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Indian musk mallow

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Other common names

musk ochro, musk okro, musk mallow

Synonyms

Hibiscus abelmoschus

Botanical Details

Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Abelmoschus are hairy annuals or perennials with large, usually palmately-lobed leaves and 5-petalled, hibiscus-like, flowers borne in the leaf axils or in terminal racemes
Name Status
Correct