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Hibiscus aculeatus
Also called Hibiscus, Crimson-eyed rosemallow, Marshmallow hibiscus, Swamp rosemallow, Mallow rose, Comfort Root, Pineland Hibiscus
Hibiscus aculeatus is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. Common names include comfortroot and pineland hibiscus.
Hibiscus aculeatus is a wetland plant native to the southeastern United States from Texas to South Carolina, though, it has been introduced to Bangladesh. A map of distribution is included beneath the species box. These plants like to grow in warm, tropical and subtropical climates. The types of habitats the Hibiscus aculeatus is found in include bogs, ditches, savannahs, and hydric to mesic pine flatwoods. Natural heritage record(s) exist for Hibiscus aculeatus in the 03 watershed region (depicted in image) in the following watersheds (with watershed codes):
Alyogyne hakeifolia · Alyogyne huegelii · Hibiscus acapulcensis · African rosemallow · Cape Hibiscus · Hibiscus aponeurus · Hibiscus ×archeri · White rosemallow · Fork-bracted rosemallow · Foulsapate Marron · Brackenridge's rosemallow · Lemonyellow rosemallow
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