Although technically a shrub, aibika (Abelmoschus manihot) is a perennial which, under good conditions, can grow to over three meters in height. It is reputedly an extremely nutritious vegetable. Its leaves are very high in vitamins A and C, and iron, and have 12% protein by dry weight. Moreover, it is easily propagated from cuttings, easy to cultivate, relatively disease-resistant and even is considered to be of medicinal value. It is widely planted either along borders of gardens or as an intercrop throughout many traditional gardens in the tropics. The plant is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. ・・・ #growninhaiti #hibiscusmanihot #aibika #ediblehibiscus #sunsethibiscus #sunsetmuskmallow #foodforest #edible #medicinal #nutritious #protein #vitamins #minerals #foodsecurity #agroforestry #growth #diversity #preservation #livingseedbank https://www.instagram.com/p/CATqp-WFFJ9/?igshid=u47ykm23x3mr
