Makino's Mallow

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Hibiscus makinoi

Makino's Mallow, a reference photo
Photo: 葉子 · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Hibiscus makinoi, commonly known as the Okinawan Hibiscus or Makino's Mallow, is a species of Hibiscus native to the coast in Japan from the Ryukyu Islands to western Kyushu, as well as eastern to southern Taiwan.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Makino's 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Species
Hibiscus makinoi

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