Abhishek Dwivedi, Sumeet Dwivedi and B. R. Balakrishnan
Abelmoschus moschatus Medik syn. Hibiscus abelmoschus Linn belonging to family Malvaceae, commonly known kasturibhendi (H), muskmallow, ambrette (E) is an aromatic and medicinal plant. The present investigation was aimed to determine the morphological and anatomical characters of plant. Anatomical studies of the seeds revealed the presence of endosperm, calcium oxalate crystals, starch grains and oil globules. The data obtained in present study will serve as valuable tool for identification, authentication and detection of adulterants, standardization and quality control of the selected plant.
