Hibiscus diversifolius (100 seeds)

Hibiscus diversifolius (100 seeds)

Family: Malvaceae.

Common names: Swamp Hibiscus, Prickly Hibiscus.

It is a spiny, perennial plant, usually forming woody stems, often growing as a shrub and occasionally becoming more tree-like. It usually grows up to 3 metres tall, but can occasionally reach 10 metres. The plant is harvested from the wild for its edible leaves, flowers and roots, which are used locally. It is sometimes cultivated as a food crop and is also grown as an ornamental plant in temperate (where it is grown as an annual) to tropical areas.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in a well drained medium.

Locality: Simondium. Harvest: September 2024