Abutilon x hybridum
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in a range of soils. It can grow in sun or light shade. It is best in moist soils. It suits hardiness zone 8.
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
It grows quickly.