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ABMO

Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.

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©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Louisiana.
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©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Louisiana.
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©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Louisiana.
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Tracey Slotta. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory.

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.
Family Name: Malvaceae Juss. - Mallow family
Common Name: musk okra
Symbol: ABMO
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Shrub
  • Subshrub

Synonyms

  • Hibiscus abelmoschus L.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
UPL FAC

Species Range Map