Latin name: Hibiscus denudatus Benth. Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus den-yoo-DAY-tus Common name: Rock hibiscus Family: Malvaceae (Mallow) Habitat: Rocky slopes and canyons to 2500', creosote bush scrub, Colorado Desert Blooming period: February to May Name derivations: 1) Hibiscus 2) denudatus |
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