Aibika
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 The Aibika flower
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| Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik |
The Aibika (Abelmoschus manihot) is a flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It was formerly considered a species of Hibiscus, but is now classified in the genus Abelmoschus. The plant is also know as the Sunset Muskmallow, Sunset Hibiscus, or Hibiscus Manihot.
In Japanese, this plant is known as tororo aoi and is used to make neri, a starchy substance used in making Washi.
[edit] Gallery
 A picture of the plant's flowers and leaves |
 A close view of the flower |
[edit] References
- Abelmoschus manihot (TSN 21771). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on September 7, 2006.
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