Scarlet Rosemallow
by Bradford Martin
Title
Scarlet Rosemallow
Artist
Bradford Martin
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Photograph - Photography
Description
This is the gorgeous Scarlet Rosemallow, a kind of hibiscus that grows wild in swampy areas of the Southeast. It is also known as the Texas Star Hibiscus because of the white star pattern. Although not a native of Texas it is planted there and naturalized., Other names include the Swamp rosemallow, scarlet hibiscus and brilliant hibiscus. The scientific name is Hibiscus coccineus. I was delighted to find this in a public park in South Carolina that was planted in all native plants. I have also seen it growing wild around the edges of the St Johns River in Florida.
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August 30th, 2020
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Larry Nieland
Nicely done ! - I do not think I have ever seen this one - so it must be scarce ! ..........Fave+L
Bradford Martin replied:
I photographed one at Tosahatchee state preserve years ago in the film days. Not easy to find in the wild but they are available at nurseries now . More beautiful than the hibiscus cultivars in my opinion.
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