Hibiscus coccineus

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Hibiscus coccineus

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: H. coccineus
Binomial name
Hibiscus coccineus
(Medik.) Walter

Hibiscus coccineus is a hardy Hibiscus species that looks much like Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It is also known as brilliant hibiscus, scarlet hibiscus and scarlet rose mallow.

The plant is native to a marsh-like habitat. It dies back during the winter and grows from 7-10'.

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