Native rosella
Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. tuberosus, 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 |
Family: | 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. |