Hibiscus Schizopetalus
(For a larger view of both photos, click on first photo and then on arrow.)
Thanks to Steve Frowlne for identifying this flower found in my friend Carol Lopez’s garden.
Here is a bit more information about it, thanks to Wikipedia: Hibiscus schizopetalus is a species of Hibiscus native to tropical eastern Africa in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. Its common names include fringed rosemallow,[1] Japanese lantern, coral hibiscus, and spider hibiscus.
It couldn’t be further away from Cee’s tulip that is her flower of the day. To see hers, go here:
http://ceenphotography.com/2016/03/01/flower-of-the-day-march-2-2016-tulip/
These are super cool flowers. Love them.
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I have seen a lot of hibiscus but not this beautiful one. Fantastic flower and photo.
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Thanks, Taphian. When I saw it I thought it looked like a hibiscus…but just the stamens and pistils…a friend who is a horticulturist let me know the name and I was right–just didn’t have confidence in my judgement and no time to do the research. I’m so glad I have smart friends.
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smart friends are the best you can have
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Well, fun and funny and loyal friends are right up there as well.
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to have friends at all is great, every individual has something to contribute to a friendship
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This is the first time I saw this type of Hibiscus. It is so different but beautiful !
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Don’t you love the name? I know it sounds like I made up the name, but it really is the correct scientific name!!!
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I know.. I feel like I’ve seen it once before, but perhaps just in a photo. It’s so gorgeous.
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