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Hermannia paniculata

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A low shrub. It has a woody base. It grows 15 cm tall. It is much branched. The leaves are pale green. They are alternate and oval. The edges are crenate. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. They are yellow. The fruit is a 5-lobed capsule.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in


How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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