Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae
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Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)Flowerwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/6335951323/in/photolist-...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!EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific and subspecific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.NPH0021nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae
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- Angiosperms (Dicotyledons)
- Eudicots
- Superrosids
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- Malvales
- Malvaceae (mallows)
- Hibiscus (rosemallow)
- Hibiscus waimeae (white Kauai rosemallow)
- Hibiscus waimeae waimeae (white Kauai rosemallow)
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