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Malvaceae
Hibiscus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Hibiscus mutabilis Linnaeus. Common name: Dixie Rose-mallow; Confederate Rose-mallow. Phenology: Jul-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed areas, persistent (at least) from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of e. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E., se., and s. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA6, K4, NS, POWO, WI; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Hibiscus mutabilis L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Hibiscus mutabilis - FNA6

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

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