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Malvaviscus arboreus
it was found around hotel paradise's compound in costa rica. NATIVE Mexico to Venezuela
The generic name is derived from the Latin words malva, meaning "mallow," and viscus, which means "sticky," referring to the mucilaginous sap produced by members of the genus. Family: Malvaceae Subfamily: Malvoideae Tribe: Hibisceae
Thanks Marta...trying to capture the hibiscus thru the water drop...just my first try... still learning.
Yes, it is a great color of red. We currently have some blooming Sleeping Hibiscus or Turk's Cap Mallow in a garden on the Compound. I am continually surprised at the beauty around us in nature.
Actually Joseph Bullock was introduced me to this flower. I seeing this flower since my childhood, but never knew the plant name.
Ashish...I doubted you...you are correct!! I will correct the scientific name.
I checked and it is more of a turk's cap mallow or sleeping hibiscus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvaviscus...
Ashish..I checked http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvaviscus...
and it does not resembles (the leaves are different) wiki says turk's cap and I turk's cap and it looks like this:http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6370204
Honey, That is Turk's Cap Mallow (common name) Jonathan has the right Scientific name.
You know what after checking my files...this is actually found in your country when I last visited. beautiful!