Hibiscus grandiflorus
Hibiscus grandiflorus, the large-flowered hibiscus or swamp rosemallow, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.[2][3] It Is native to the southern United States, from southeast Texas, to southern Florida as well as western Cuba. It is historically known from South Carolina. It favors wet habitats, especially tidal marshes, as well as lakeshores and wet pine savannas.[2] Its flowers serve as a nectar source for hummingbirds, and its fruits provide seeds for other birds.[4]
Description
H. grandiflorus is a woody perennial which can reach 6 feet (1.8 m) on average.[5] Extreme heights of 15 feet (4.6 m) are known.[4] It has pink to white flowers with a reddish purple center and yellow stamens. Flowers are generally greater than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.[4] Its capsules are covered in velvety trichomes.[5]
References
- ^ "Hibiscus grandiflorus Michx". ITIS Standard Reports. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ a b "Hibiscus grandiflorus- FSUS". fsus.ncbg.unc.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "Hibiscus grandiflorus Michx". The PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Hibiscus grandiflorus (Large-flowered Hibiscus, Pink Swamp Hibiscus, Swamp Rosemallow, Swamp Rose-mallow, Velvet Hardy Mallow) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ a b "Hibiscus grandiflorus - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-08-22.