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MALVACEAE
Mallow Family
Hibiscus moscheutos  (swamp rose-mallow)   
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Synonym
Hibiscus moscheutos L. subsp. moscheutos;H. moscheutos L. subsp. palustris (L.) R.T. Clausen
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hibiscus: the ancient Greek and Latin name for a mallow-like plant; moscheutos: musk-scented
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fresh and brackish tidal marshes, non-tidal freshwater wetlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nectar source for Hummingbirds.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Numerous forms and petal colors exist that range from pure white to deep rose.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Brackish Tidal Herbaceous Wetlands
Brackish Tidal Shrub Wetlands
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
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