Hibiscus martianus

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Hibiscus martianus

Hibiscus martianus, the heartleaf rosemallow or heart-leaf hibiscus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to Texas and Mexico.[2][1] In the wild it is found growing in a variety of harsh habitats, including in canyons, on scree and gravel, and in the chaparral.[3]

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Hibiscus martianus
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. martianus
Binomial name
Hibiscus martianus
Synonyms[1]

Hibiscus cardiophyllus A.Gray

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A perennial 1 to 3 ft (0.3 to 0.9 m) tall with spectacular red flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, it blooms year-round if there is no frost.[3] It is highly heat and drought tolerant and is recommended for xeriscaping.[2]

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