Hibiscus sabdariffa L.

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Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Upolu: LEFAGA, Savaia. Sea level.
Shrub 2.5 m.; with red-purple stems and leaf
veins, bracts & calyces? flowers pale yellow
with red-purple center. "Aviana", Fruit
(without calyx) medicinal. Houseyard,
Brought from the port of Apia several
years ago. "Vaina", "Vaina samoa"
MALVACEAE
Melvin Lee Bristol 2077 3 May 1968
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