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Turk's Cap Hibiscus The bright red flowers are showy and about 1 inch or more long. Its flowers do not open fully or flare back like the Hibiscus, hence the alternative moniker, 'Sleeping Hibiscus'. Geotagged,Malvaviscus arboreus,Saint Lucia,hibiscus,sleeping hibiscus,turk's cap,turk's turban Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Turk's Cap Hibiscus

The bright red flowers are showy and about 1 inch or more long. Its flowers do not open fully or flare back like the Hibiscus, hence the alternative moniker, 'Sleeping Hibiscus'.

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The Turk's Cap

"Malvaviscus arboreus" is a species of flowering plant in the hibiscus family, Malvaceae, that is native to the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The specific name, "arboreus", refers to the tree-like appearance of a mature plant.

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Similar species: Malvales
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Uploaded Oct 28, 2014. Captured Oct 9, 2014 11:30 in Diamond, Saint Lucia.
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  • NIKON D50
  • f/4.8
  • 10/4000s
  • 50mm
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