Hibiscus striatus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Central America it grows between 260-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hibisco

Synonyms

Abelmoschus angustifolius (Hook. & Arn.) Walp.; and others