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Lipstick flower

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3861, -80.742

Field Notes

Description:

woody shrub;hibiscus-like

Habitat:

once a popular hedge plant

Notes:

the blooms do not open fully; their nectar is plentiful and very sweet, and as kids we would pluck the flowers for the sweet treat

Species ID Suggestions

Turk's Cap Hibiscus

Malvaviscus penduliflorus

Comments (1)

Again thanks for the ID--I've heard that name too.
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PublishedApril 12, 2011

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