mahoe
plant
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Mahoe refers to two tropical hibiscus trees: Hibiscus elatus and Hibiscus tiliaceus. The word "mahoe" originates from the Taino language and was first used in English in 1666.1
One species, Hibiscus tiliaceus, is also known as mountain mahoe. This West Indian tree is related to the majagua and is notable for its flowers, which change color from pale pink in the morning to deep red in the evening.2
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