Native rosella
Abelmoschus moschatus, Fam. Malvaceae
Herbacious plant, multistemmed, hairy and sometimes has a trailing form. Grows up to 2m across.
| Weed Category: | |
| Weed: | No |
| Form or habit: | Herb |
| Latex: | Malvaceae |
| Leaf: | Simple Alternate Heart shaped leaves or can be 3-5 lobed, has fine hairs, serrated margains, 4-10cm x 4-8.5cm. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
White, Yellow, Pink |
| Flower description: | Most commonly occuring colour is watermelon pink but can also be yellow or white. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Fruit colour: |
Black, Grey |
| Fruit: | Dry |
| Fruit description: | Black-grey, dry, hairy, woody capsule containing many small black seeds. |
| Habitat: | Open forest, woodland. |
| Distribution | Northern Australia and East Coast of Queensland. |
| Food source for: | |
| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | Australia |
| Notes: | Underground tubers are a source of bush food. |
| Information sources: | Beasley J. (2009) Plants of Cape York: The Compact Guide. |
