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

Yes — both belong to Malvaceae.

Can you substitute Abelmoschus Esculentus for Hibiscus Syriacus?

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 Syriacus

Abelmoschus esculentus · Hibiscus syriacus

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 Syriacus

Hibiscus syriacus

T Traditional Use

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Primary use: medicinal

Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to areas of east Asia, but widely introduced elsewhere, including much of Europe and North America. It was given the epithet syriacus because it had been collected from gardens in Syr…

At a glance

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