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RyanVolle

ID help for the girlfriend of my friend, no photo

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leaves about 2 inches, flower about 2 inches in diameter no fruits seen, the whole plant is about 7 inches not so dense,

the central branch can be seen so its not very dense

purple flower

not needles (leaves)

# OF PETALS 10-15

monocot

and seen in partial shade

dark green leaves

seen in autumn and spring, but dont know in summer

found in Shanghai

the pic

with slightly different leaves and no pollen(?) in the flower

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Hibiscus ???

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photo is probably hibiscus, yeah

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uh

with slightly different leaves and no pollen(?) in the flower

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The flower in picture looks like some variety of marshmallow.

You can eat the flowers to soothe a sore throat.

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