Malvaceae FAMILY
Abutilon x hybridum
Abutilon x hybridum
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Abutilon x hybridum is a much-branched, vigorous, evergreen shrub that can grow around 2.5 metres tall. The plant is often cultivated in gardens, being valued especially for its abundant floral display - with the added bonus that these flowers are edible.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeA complex group of hybrids of uncertain origin
HabitatNot known in the wild.