It looks a little like a Hollyhock, about four feet tall, just started putting out these big yellow blossoms. The leaves look unlike any hollyhocks I've grown previously. Any idea what it might be? Thanks Photo here:
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What kind of flower might this be?
Jul 31, 2010
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Looks like a hardy hibiscus to me.
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almost looks like okra.
A hardy hibiscus? Oh, that would be great. Haven't had those. I guess we'll find out if it comes back next spring in NC Zone 7.
It's not Okra, I grow plenty of that. Here is another photo of the mystery flower, shows the foliage a little better. Very distinctive leaves:
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I dunno anything about flowers; wait and see whether it makes okra because that certainly is what it looks like! Or, at least, _some_ kind of hibiscus.
I'm with those who think it looks like okra.
It's a much flashier blossom than any Okra I've seen. But I will give it time and see if any pods show up. I am guessing they'll be seed pods, rather than edible Okra pods.
Here's a site for us to distinguish 'Hibiscus cannabinus' aka Kenaf and Okra:
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though this is written in japanese, you can see the difference by viewing pics and their names 'Abelmoschus manihot' ('Hibiscus cannabinus' ) , 'Abelmoschus esculentus' (Okra).
i hope this helps. Ono
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I'm also leaning towards Abelmoschus manihot.
But Hibiscus cannabinus and Abelmoschus manihot are not the same plant; as Hibiscuses go they're pretty distantly related.
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Abelmoschus manihot --- Bingo. I'd say you nailed it. Plant matches the images on several web pages exactly. Thanks for the info.
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