Hibiscus hannerae
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[Syn. Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae]Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.NPH00022nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae
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- Malvaceae (mallows)
- Hibiscus (rosemallow)
- Hibiscus waimeae (white Kauai rosemallow)
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