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[[File:Abelmoschus moschatus Blanco2(Malvaceae) (29680066960).245.pngjpg|thumb|right|''Latakasturi'', ''Abelmoschus moschatus'']]'''Latakasturi''' is an aromatic and medicinal plant native to India in the . it's family is Malvaceae family. The fruit Latakasturi is a rich source of dietary fiber. The plantIt is native to india, which has many health benefitscommonly seen growing in [[Western ghats]]. 

{{Common names|kn=Kaadukasthuri, Kasthuribende|ml=Kaattu KasturiKaattukasturi, Kasturi VendaKasturivenda|sa=Latakasturika, Latakasturi|ta=Kattuk-Kasturi, Kasturivendai|te=Karpura-Benda|hi=Musk DanaMuskdana|en=Ambrette, Musk Mallow}}

{{Leaf|Simple|alternateAlternate|Leaves alternate, rough, hairy,heart-shaped or 3-5 7 palmately lobed with serrated serrate margins and linear-oblong or triangular lobes, 4-10cm x 4-9 cm}}<ref name="Leaf"/>

{{Flower|bisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|8-12|Flowers regular, bisexual, involucral bracts 8-12, hibiscus-like, usually watermelon pink but sometimes white or cream - always with a dark center, very prolific and are borne between Flowering is October and April in some places, depending on the timing of the wet season}}

{{Fruit|hirsuteHirsute|6-8 cm long|Fruit a hirsute capsule, 6-8 cm long, ovoid-cylindrical|With hooked hairs|}}

Easily grown in a rich well-drained soil in a sunny position[.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Season to grow==April ==Required Ecosystem/Climate==Frost-free climate ==Kind of soil needed== Drained, Rich in nutrients.

{{Commonly seen|Trophical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Temperate Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Moist soildeciduous forests}}.

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<ref name="How to plant/cultivatePhoto Gallery">[https://www.pfafcreativecommons.org/userlicenses/by-sa/Plant2.aspx?LatinName=Abelmoschus+moschatus "Cultivation details"0/deed.en These files are licensed under the Creative Commons]</ref>