Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
(Hibiscus, Chinese Cotton Rose)
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> Family: Malvaceae > Genus: Hibiscus
The most commonly grown species of Hibiscus in
South African gardens, coming in a variety of colours (mainly pink, red and
white). Native to tropical Asia and China.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis growing
in the Company Gardens, Cape Town. [photo
H. Robertson, Iziko ©] |
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