Native Rosella
Abelmoschus moschatus, Fam. Malvaceae



Herbacious plant, multistemmed, hairy and sometimes has a trailing form. Grows up to 2m across.
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: | 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: | Dry hairy, woody capsule containing many small black seeds. |
Habitat: | Woodland/ open forest |
Distribution | Northern Australia and East Coast of Queensland. |
Food source for: | |
Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
Origin: | Australia |
Weed: | No |
Weed status: | |
Notes: | Underground tubers are a source of bush food. |
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