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Bush Sorrel

Hibiscus surattensis

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

When I first spotted this plant I thought the flower looked the same as an Okra bloom but this plant is a climber/rambler

Habitat:

Scrambling through the hedgerow on the edge of rice fields

Reference Links:

Hibiscus surattensis - Bush Sorrel

Species ID Suggestions

Bush Sorrel

Hibiscus surattensis

Reference Link
Dilan Chathuranga
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Comments (5)
VivBraznell
Thanks for the ident Dilan .. that's great : )
VivBraznell
@ annorion. I've just check the above spottings and the flower is very similar but the leaves are quite different. I noted Arun's suggestion as he is, I believe Thai, but the habit of this plant is trailing, so I think I will have to go and collect a piece and ask my landlady for the Thai name. I have seen Roselle fruits in the morning market for sale so I would think it is related. Definately Hibiscus/Mallow family : ) Thanks for the link
annorion
Your spotting reminds me of these too...http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7161335 and http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7388518. Perhaps is it is related?
ChimeTsetan
i saw the same flower here in south India as well... i would love to know the ID of this plant. ;) beautiful picture
starleaf
At first glance I thought it was sea hibiscus because of the colorings. But the leaves & seed pod (?) proved me wrong. Such an unique plant this one is.

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PublishedDecember 7, 2011

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