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flower-of-an-hour

Hibiscus trionum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Hibiscus

About

Hibiscus trionum, commonly called flower-of-an-hour, bladder hibiscus, bladder ketmia, bladder weed, flower-of-the-hour, modesty, puarangi, shoofly, and venice mallow, is an annual plant native to the Old World tropics and subtropics. It has spread throughout southern Europe both as a weed and cultivated as a garden plant. It has been introduced to the United States as an ornamental where it has become naturalized as a weed of cropland and vacant land, particularly on disturbed ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flower-of-an-hour?
The scientific name of flower-of-an-hour is Hibiscus trionum.
What is the conservation status of flower-of-an-hour?
The flower-of-an-hour has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the family Malvaceae.
What genus does flower-of-an-hour belong to?
flower-of-an-hour belongs to the genus Hibiscus.