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East African hibiscus

plant
Also known as: Hibiscus schizopetalus
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The East African hibiscus (Hibiscus schizopetalus) is a species of hibiscus native to warm temperate and tropical regions. This plant belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and is characterized by its drooping shrub form and deeply lobed red petals. It is often cultivated and grown indoors in hanging baskets. Hibiscus, as a genus, includes numerous species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, many of which are grown for their ornamental flowers.12

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