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Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Description:

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known as hibiscus, sorrel, and flor de Jamaica, or less widely known as rosemallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.

Habitat:

Spotted in Cuba, a rather tropical habitat

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Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Spotted on Jul 31, 2001
Submitted on Aug 30, 2011

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