Hibiscus mutabilis
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Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as the cotton rose or rosemallow, a plant long cultivated for its showy flowers. Originally native to southern China, where it is known as 木芙蓉, it is now found on all co
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Changing colors of the flower during a day
Red and White Cotton Roses, a historical painting by Li Di (李迪), which shows the flowers with changing colors. China, Song dynasty, 1197 AD
Ptilothrix bombiformis
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Ptilothrix bombiformis, known generally as the hibiscus bee or eastern digger bee, is a species of solitary chimney bee in the family Apidae. It is found in the eastern United States and, rarely, in s
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…plant 5–6 ft (1.5–1.8 m) high is more typical and provides more flowering. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, including the specialized bee Ptilothrix bombiformis. Propagation by root cuttings is the easiest and is done in early spring, but cuttings can be taken at almost any time. These plants have a very fast…
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A female hibiscus bee standing on water to collect it for nest construction