Taiwan cotton rose (Hibiscus taiwanensis)

Taiwan cotton rose, a reference photo — Photo: 阿橋 HQ · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Hibiscus taiwanensis, or the Taiwan cotton rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a tree or shrub endemic to the Alishan Range of Taiwan. The form of flower is different from Hibiscus mutabilis in China, which is double. It can attract butterflies.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Taiwan cotton rose 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 makinoi
Hibiscus mutabilis
Corynabutilon vitifolium
Dombeya burgessiae
Dombeya pulchra

Classification

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

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