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variegated red hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

The ornamental variegated red hibiscus has red petioles and leaves of contrasting green and white variegation. Its red flowers are ephemeral, lasting only 24-48 hours. The last photo was taken a few days before the rest.

Habitat:

This spotting is an ornamental growing in a semi-urban garden. Climate is equatorial/tropical.

Reference Links:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Variegated Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cooperi') | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Comments (1)
Scott Frazier
This is a variegated plant but this is by no means a "rare color morph" for this variety of Hibiscus.

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The Color Red
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Flowers of Oceania
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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedNovember 16, 2011

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