Yellow Rose Mallow (Hibiscus hamabo)

Yellow Rose Mallow, a reference photo — Photo: 阿橋 HQ · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Hibiscus hamabo, the hardy yellow hibiscus, is a species of shrub in the genus Hibiscus that is native to the coastlines of China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by yellow flower coloring as well as orbicular shaped leaves. In its native environment it is a perennial.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow Rose Mallow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: Hibiscus hamabo

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