Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos

''Hibiscus moscheutos'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. The hirsute leaves are of variable morphology, but are commonly deltoidal in shape with up to three lobes. It is found in wetlands and along the riverine systems of the southeastern United States from Texas to the Atlantic states, its territory extending northward to southern Ontario.
perennial hibiscus seed pod This is one of the many seed pods from my White Perennial Hibiscus. Hibiscus moscheutos

Appearance

There exist in nature numerous forms, and petal colors range from pure white to deep rose, and most have an eye of deep maroon. Taxonomic consensus is lacking for the nomenclature of the multiple subspecies. The complete flowers are borne apically, whereas the related ''Hibiscus laevis'' carries bud and bloom along the stem.
Hibiscus moscheutos At Downs Park This is a picture of Hibiscus moscheutos at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland. Geotagged,Hibiscus moscheutos,Summer,United States

Status

In Canada this plant is listed as a species of special concern under the Species at Risk Act.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusHibiscus
SpeciesH. moscheutos
Photographed in
United States of America