Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 16 feet (5 m) tall and up to 10 feet (3 m) …
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Malvaceae, commonly known as Mallows, is a family of flowering plants estimated to contain 244 genera with 4225 known species. The English common name "mallow" comes from Latin "malva" (also the source for the English word "mauve"). Malva itself was ultimately derived from the word for the plant in ancient Mediterranean languages.
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Hibiscus surattensis (Wild Sour) is an annual herb that produces prostrate or scrambling, up to 10 feet (3 m) long stems. All plant parts…
Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf) is an annual or biennial (rarely a short-lived perennial) herbaceous plant with a woody base. It grows up to…
Hibiscus asper (Bush Roselle) is a perennial herb that grows up to 6.6 feet (2 m) tall. Stems have fine prickles and simple or stellate…
Hibiscus acetosella (Cranberry Hibiscus) is a tender perennial subshrub easily grown as an annual in colder climates. The plant can grow…
Alcea setosa (Bristly Hollyhock) is an ornamental plant that grows up to 6.7 feet (2 m) tall. Leaves are carried on a long petiole …
Abutilon menziesii (Ko'oloa'ula) is a spreading shrub that grows up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. Branches are covered with dense hairs and …
Abelmoschus ficulneus (White Wild Musk Mallow) is a small erect shrub that grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall with a spread of 6 feet (1.8 m …
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' (Black Hollyhock) is a vigorous biennial or short-lived perennial with rounded shallowly-lobed leaves and deep …
Alcea rosea (Hollyhock) is a robust, biennial or short-lived perennial with rounded, shallowly-lobed leaves and long erect racemes of open …