In The Garden: orchid ?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by vbsurfa, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. vbsurfa

    vbsurfa Member

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    Can anyone ID this flower? I think it is some type of orchid - thanks!
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Hibiscus syriacus, aka Rose of Sharon, or, possibly (given your location) a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivar.
     
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    Thanks !
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Habit indicates it is one of the perennial (herbaceous) hibiscus that die down during the winter. Probably a hybrid cultivar, with the divided foliage indicating involvement of H. coccineus .

    Orchids produce flowers with petal-like parts not all of the same size and shape in each flower, and with a little nub in the center instead of a long piece with a fuzzy section near the end.
     

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