Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Hibiscus mutabilis

Uses

China: leaves boiled, then eaten with oil and salt.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.

Plant Classification Group:

Malvaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China

Plant References:

DARLINGTON & AMMAL
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