Hibiscus
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Malvaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Genus Description - Bractlets of the epicalyx numerous, commonly about 12, linear; stamen- column with anthers along the sides; style-column prolonged, bearing 5 short branches with capitate stigmas; cor large; ovary 5-locular; ovules several in each locule; fr a subglobose to ovoid or prismatic, loculicidal capsule subtended or enclosed by the persistent, accrescent cal; seeds glabrous or roughened or hairy; annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, mostly with large fls. 200+, mostly warm reg.