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Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Description:

Flower that last only one day. This will make a purple dye if crushed.

Habitat:

Tropical or semi-tropical climates necessary unless it is in a pot that can be taken inside.

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Comments (2)
LauraMaria
What a beautiful flower, that shade of red is so vibrant! Ah, would be just the most wonderful thing to see with this bleak weather... although I think I might be hard pressed to grow them in the garden here in England haha!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedDecember 4, 2011

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