Musk Mallow (Abelmoschus moschatus)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Abelmoschus moschatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour similar to sesame seeds. — Young leaves and shoots - cooked in soups.; Used as a vegetable.; The leaves are also used to clarify sugar.; Unripe seedpods - cooked as a vegetable in much the same way as okra (A.

Habitat & North American Range

Open places in Nepal at elevations of 600 - 1100 metres. Flat areas, valleys, stream sides and scrub slopes in western and southern China. (Zone 8)