Musk mallow, Bush carrot

Where does Musk mallow grow?

Found in: American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Britain, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central Africa, Central America, Central America, China, Chuuk, Colombia, Congo DR, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Europe, Fiji, France, FSM, Germany, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Rotuma, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, South America, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad, Turkey, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies

Notes: There are about 15 Abelmoschus species. They are tropical and subtropical.

Status: Cultivated.

Growing Musk mallow, Bush carrot

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. The seed germinates best at a temperature around 24°C. Seed can be sown direct or transplanted. Cuttings can be used. Plants should be cut back to allow new shoots to develop.

Edible Uses: The root tuber is eaten roasted. The young leaves are eaten cooked. They are used in soups. The leaves are used to clarify sugar. The seeds are used for flavouring. The are used to flavour bread, stews, and liqueurs. They can be chewed to sweeten the breath. The unripe pods are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The seeds are the source of an essential oil used to flavour baked goods, ice cream, soft drinks and sweets.

Nutrition Info

Musk mallow, Bush carrot Photos

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