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| Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus Family: Malvaceae Okra, Bamia, Gombo Origin: Africa ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This annual, herbaceous shrub is readily identifiable by its beautiful, pale-yellow flowers. The pods and leaves are edible, and young pods can be used in stir-fry and soups either blanched or pickled. When cooked it resembles asparagus, yet it may be left raw and served in a cold salad. | Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Okra' |
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| Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus Family: Malvaceae Musk Mallow Origin: South East Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Valued as an ornamental plant, due to its colorful and attractive flowers. The leaves are alternate, rough, hairy, heart-shaped or 3-5 lobed with serrated margins. Flowers are Hibiscus-like. Cultivated for aromatic oil from seeds. Young leaves, shoots, and unripe seedpods are cooked as a vegetable. |
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| Abutilon chiappardi, Abutilon chittendenii, Abutilon chitenendii, Bakeridesia integerrima, Sida integerrima Family: Malvaceae Velvetleaf, Canary Tree, Indian Mallow Origin: Honduras ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes listed as Bakeridesia integerrima, Canary Tree is a showy and handsome small tree growing about 10 ft tall, with evergreen, broadly heart-shaped leaves. They are pubescent with stellate hairs and are rough to the touch on the upper surface. The flowers are 2-3" across and resemble those of a hibiscus. The five petals are bright yellow, each with a reddish blotch at the base. It is an excellent tree for container culture or for a small garden, doing best with full sun and good drainage. It has a long winter span, and blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies. |
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| Abutilon grandifolium, Sida grandifolia Family: Malvaceae Hairy Indian Mallow, Hairy Abutilon Origin: South America ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Abutilon indicum, Sida indica Family: Malvaceae Indian mallow Origin: Southeast Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mostly used as an indoor houseplant, the flowering maple is a good alternative for those in climates that aren't suitable for maples to grow naturally. The trunk is somewhat woody, with two to three inch leaves which are quite similar to maple leaves. So far, rarely used as bonsai, but they are readily available and have 2 inch bell-shaped flowers which bloom year-round to recommend them. Shape is usually maintained through pruning, however wiring should work as long as care was taken to protect the branches. These plants do fine in ordinary potting soil. |
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