Hibiscus Mutabilis
Hibiscus mutabilis
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. Alternative names in parts of the United States are Confederate rose and Dixie rosemallow.
Culinary uses
Flavor · PairingsHibiscus 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. Alternative names in parts of the United States are Confederate rose and Dixie rosemallow.
Medicinal uses
T Traditional UseAuthoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
No structured medicinal summary is currently available for this herb in our public-source corpus. Traditional uses, if documented, would be referenced here in a future update.
