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2007-08-21 07:34:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Well, it's definitely in the Malvaceae family. I'd even be bolder and say it's some sort of Hibiscus.
Beyond that, it's a wild guess. To be more sure, I'd like to see a picture of the leaves, and the over all form of the plant. It would also be helpful to know what USDA hardiness zone the plant was in.
My guess: Hibiscus moscheutos / Rose mallow
I hope that this helps
2007-08-21 08:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin C 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its not Hibiscus moscheutos but a subspecies Hibiscus palustris or Pink swamp-rose mallow. The identifying feature is that its all pink. Hibiscus moscheutos has red throats. Sorry I couldn't find my personal pictures of the plant and flower so I had to Google it.
Horticulture student.
P.S.
There goes Maverick again. For someone so brilliant I don't know why you make things so complicated. This person asked for a specific name for the flower and I gave it to him. If I could positively identify the cultivar I'd give it to him too but I can't, I'd have to closely inspect the plant and do a lab test for that.
Granted that I'm just a student, currently and engrossedly studying in the Latest information in plant identifications. I firmly stand by my statement that tis is H. palustris which is a subspecies of H. moscheutos.
I didn't just look at Wikipedia and say "hey that's it!!" I've check my books first, then looked at a couple dozen sites and pick the most reputable and cross reference, and a few more dozen pictures to confirm my findings. I could go on and on to explain but I just dislike long winded answers.
For you Maverick, heres a few more sites to keep you up to date. Enjoy!!!
2007-08-21 17:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by AdamantiumKnight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hibiscus moscheutos Rose Mallow
2007-08-21 11:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by glenn t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is Hibiscus moscheutos . Hibiscus palustris is just an alternate name and not a subspecies Ref - sources below.
And whosoever identified it as such first ; deserves 10 points!
Swamp-rose Mallow or Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a cold-hardy perennial wetland plant that can grow in large colonies. The hirsute leaves are of variable morphology, but commonly found as deltoidal in form and sometimes having 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.
There exists in nature numerous forms and petal colors range from pure white to deep rose, and, except for one genome, all have an eye of deep maroon. Taxonomic consensus is lacking for the nomenclature of the multiple sub-species.
http://www.botanik.uni-karlsruhe.de/garten/fotos-hassler/Hibiscus%20moscheutos%20BotKA%20S1.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/Swamp_Rose_Mallow.jpg
2007-08-25 02:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree, it is certainly in the Malvaceae family. Possibly a mallow? What area do you live in? Maybe there's a list online of species in this family that are found in your area, that you can compare with? Or find a good wildflower book.
2007-08-21 08:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don`t think it is a mallow(malva) .the leaves in the photo appear to be from an` evergreen` and to my knowledge none of the mallows are evergreens.the opening bud in the photo is hibiscus in style. the stamens and styles are very hibiscus like .i would think it is probably hibiscus rosa-sinensis.hope this helps
2007-08-21 09:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no idea...but my favourite is a daisy...he loves me, he loves me not....xxx
2007-08-21 08:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Ms Chaplin 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋