Are Abelmoschus Esculentus and Hibiscus Mutabilis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Esculentus for Hibiscus Mutabilis?

They share the Malvaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Abelmoschus Esculentus vs Hibiscus Mutabilis

Abelmoschus esculentus · Hibiscus mutabilis

Abelmoschus Esculentus

Abelmoschus esculentus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abelmoschus
Primary use: medicinal

Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is used…

Hibiscus Mutabilis

Hibiscus mutabilis

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Primary use: medicinal

Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as the cotton rose or rosemallow, a plant long cultivated for its showy flowers. Originally native to southern China, where it is known as 木芙蓉, ("Mùfúróng")it is now found on all continents except Antarctica. It is a mallow not a true rose. Alternat…

At a glance

· Both in Malvaceae, but different genera (Abelmoschus vs Hibiscus).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Abelmoschus Esculentus: T; Hibiscus Mutabilis: T.