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Hibiscus L. (Malvaceae)

A genus of about 200-300 species of trees, shrubs, and herbs; of tropical to warm temperate areas.

One species reaches tree (or large shrub) size in North Carolina, Hibiscus syriacus (Rose-of-Sharon). It is not native to the state.

Bark of Hibiscus syriacus
Bark of Hibiscus syriacus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Hibiscus syriacus with (deciduous) stipules (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
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Leaves of Hibiscus syriacus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flower of Hibiscus syriacus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit of Hibiscus syriacus (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
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N.C. distribution of Hibiscus syriacus
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*Hibiscus syriacus (Rose-of-Sharon)
(Uncommon [native of e. Asia]; escaped or persistent after cultivation, often spreading by rhizomes; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Jun-Sep, Fr: Aug-Oct)