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Hometown Tropicals: Native Hibiscus spp. in the Landscape

From the Nursery  ·  Native Plants Hometown Tropicals: Native Hibiscus spp. in the Landscape The Southeast is home to twelve species of hibiscus. Most gardeners have no idea. By Jonas...

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Hibiscus aculeatus: A Deep Dive into Its Ethnobotanical History

Hibiscus aculeatus, commonly known as the Pineland Hibiscus or Comfortroot, is a plant with a rich ethnobotanical history that stretches across centuries, particularly within the southeastern United States. This species...

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