Lavatera

Lavatera plebeia

Physical Characteristics

Lavatera plebeia is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Victoria.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. Root - raw or cooked[177]. A parsnip-like consistency[46, 144, 154].

Medicinal Uses

Poultice The leaves are used as a poultice[152].

Known Hazards

None known