Hibiscus taiwanensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaf stalks are 14-17 cm long. The leaves are almost round and have 3-5 lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers occur singly in the axils on the upper branches. The flowers are white and can have a purple centre.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves