Hibiscus mutabilis

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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Read about Hibiscus mutabilis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Hibiscus mutabilis, Linn. Tree-like: lvs. cordate, 5- angled and toothed, downy: bracteoles shorter than calyx: fls. axillary, opening white or pink but changing to deep red by night, 3-4 in. across; sepals ovate-lanceolate, joined below the middle: caps, globose, hairy: seeds hispid. China. H.F. II. 11:80.—Cult, in tropical and subtropical regions. Intro, in S. Fla. under the name of "cotton rose" and "confederate rose." The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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