Hibiscus squamosus
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a woody rootstock. It puts up annual stems that are 1 m high. The stems can be hairy. The flowers are small and pale yellow with a dark purple centre.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp and marshy places. It grows in wet grass savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves