| "Unusual plants: Malvaviscus" (326 words) |
 | In the same family as Hibiscus (Malvaceae), Malvaviscus is a genus of thicket-forming shrubs that have Hibiscus-like flowers that only partially unfurl, giving them a twisted, turban-like form, from which the stamens protrude. |
| Malvaviscus arboreus, is called Turk’s Cap, Wax Mallow, and Sleepy Mallow. |
| Malvaviscus arboreus 'Rosa-flora Pendula' (Pictured at top of page.) The next time you are in Hong Kong, go to the park in Kowloon to see the best specimen of this plant. |
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