Hibiscus heterophyllus – Famine Foods

Hibiscus heterophyllus

Uses

(pan-Australia, except Western Australia): roots and shoots of young plants eaten raw. Leaves also eaten (age of plant not specified).

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
Vernaculars:
Queensland central): Queensland Sorrel, Green Kurrajong, Batham. New South Wales: Dtharang -gange

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Esri, USGS | Sources: Esri; Garmin International, Inc.; U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (The World Factbook); National Geographic Society
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