Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Dilleniidae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Hibiscus

Species: moscheutos

Interesting Fact: Hibiscus moscheutos, also known as rose mallow, is a native North American plant that thrives in wetlands and along riverbanks. Its large, showy pink or white flowers bloom from summer to fall, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. The species is sometimes called 'cotton rose' due to the fluffy white seed pods that resemble cotton.

Featured on: April 25, 2026