Hibiscus coccineus
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Hibiscus coccineus or Scarlet Rose Mallow, is a hardy Hibiscus
species
that looks much like Cannabis sativa
(marijuana). It is also known as brilliant hibiscus, scarlet hibiscus and scarlet rose mallow.
The plant is native to a marsh-like habitat. It dies back during the winter and grows from 7-10'. In addition to the scarlet flowering variety, a white flowering variety is also known as the White Texas Star or Lone Star Hibiscus.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world...
species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
that looks much like Cannabis sativa
Cannabis sativa
Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabaceae family. Humans have cultivated this herb throughout recorded history as a source of industrial fibre, seed oil, food, recreation, spiritual enlightenment and medicine...
(marijuana). It is also known as brilliant hibiscus, scarlet hibiscus and scarlet rose mallow.
The plant is native to a marsh-like habitat. It dies back during the winter and grows from 7-10'. In addition to the scarlet flowering variety, a white flowering variety is also known as the White Texas Star or Lone Star Hibiscus.