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What is this hibiscus?

14 years ago

My brother found this at a local greenhouse and gave to me. The tag has a red flower but, the bloom is grey. It was the only one and the worker at the greenhouse tried to get him to leave it so she could get it herself.

The leaves and growth are somewhat upright. It doesn't have a maple like leaf. The leaves are kind of rounded off.

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brianmkerr
14 years ago
Hello xineohpinakc 7, Looks like 'Morning Star', a Tropical Hibiscus.
Regards, Brian Kerr.
xineohpinakc
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for your report. I have been looking at sites for days trying to find out from curiosity. It does look somewhat similar. I will see when it blooms again to get my own photos.

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