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Malvaviscus arboreus
Photo take in a jungle path this small flowers came from a hanging plant very common in the area under shade big trees usually has a small red flower very particular. is a species of flowering plant in the hibiscus family, Malvaceae,
Native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
This plant has many many common names. Most popular in English seem to be Wax Mallow and Turk's Cap. I like "Sleeping Hibiscus" because that is what it reminds me of.
Spotted on Oct 3, 2012
Submitted on Oct 3, 2012
