Ochsenii Abutilon (Abutilon ochsenii)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Abutilon ochsenii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild, slightly sweet flavour and a slightly mucilaginous texture. — The flowers are up to 5cm in diameter, they have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and a slightly mucilaginous texture.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)