Hibiscus diversifolius
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Hibiscus diversifolius Jacq. |
Hibiscus diversifolius (Swamp Hibiscus) is a species of hibiscus that is native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It grows to between 1 and 2 metres in height, with prickly stems and yellow flowers with a red basal spot. It occurs in low, swampy areas near the coast.
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- Hibiscus diversifolius. Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- New South Wales Flora Online: Hibiscus diversifolius by , Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia
- Hibiscus diversifolius. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.