




Hibiscus laevis
The Halberd-leaf Rosemallow is a beautiful flower with large, bright petals. It loves to grow near water and can be found in wetlands, making it a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Wetlands
The Halberd-leaf Rosemallow has striking, pale pink to white saucer-shaped flowers, often with a deep red or purple eye. Its unique, arrow-shaped leaves with three distinct lobes make it easily distinguishable.





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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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It loves 'wet feet,' growing happily right next to rivers and ponds!
Its unique leaves actually resemble an ancient spear called a halberd!
Some parts of the plant, including the roots, can be eaten!
This plant is a wild cousin to okra and cotton, both super useful plants!
Halberd-leaf Rosemallow has seeds that can float, helping it travel and spread to new watery homes.
Halberd-leaf Rosemallow can thrive in soggy soils, an adaptation that helps it survive in wet, swampy habitats.
Halberd-leaf Rosemallow grows tall and strong, allowing its flowers to reach the sun for maximum energy.
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen
Bombus impatiens
Visits flowers for nectar
Trichoplusia ni
Larvae feed on leaves
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.
100-250 cm
60-120 cm
5-10 cm
Summer-fall
Yes
None
Perennial
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