Abutilon avicennae
Uses
China: seeds eaten raw, when green. Later, when hard, they are washed to remove their bitter taste, sun-dried, and ground into flour.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- Gaertn.
- Misc:
- Chemical composition (sample taken from seed of a wild plant): Protein = 17.4%. Fat = 16%. Carbohydrate = 33.8%. Ash = 4.4%.