Flowering maple, genus of herbs and shrubs of the mallow family (Malvaceae). There are about 80 pieces, all native to warm regions of both hemispheres. The plants, which may reach a height of 30 ft. in certain South American species, have long-stalked leaves, often attractively marked with yellow. The flowers, bell or trumpet-shaped, and usually drooping, are up to 3.5 in. across. They display a wide range of colors.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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Flowering maple, genus of herbs and shrubs of the mallow family (Malvaceae). There are about 80 pieces, all native to warm regions of both hemispheres. The plants, which may reach a height of 30 ft. in certain South American species, have long-stalked leaves, often attractively marked with yellow. The flowers, bell or trumpet-shaped, and usually drooping, are up to 3.5 in. across. They display a wide range of colors.
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