Species
Melochia odorata
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Taxonomy
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Melochia
Species
Melochia odorata
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Melochia vitiensisMelochia tahitensisMelochia aristataRiedlea odorataMelochia hispida
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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