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Scarlet Rosemallow

Hibiscus coccineus

Photo by joanbstanley
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28.9784, -81.3578

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Description:

The palmately divided leaves of this 4-7 ft. rose-mallow are palmately cut and shiny. The flowers are deep-scarlet and over 6 in. in width. A large plant with big, showy, crimson flowers in upper leaf axils.

Habitat:

Shoreline along St. Johns River.

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Hibiscus coccineus

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PublishedJune 19, 2014

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