Hibiscus aculeatus
Comfort Root, Comfortroot
Other regional names: Pineland Hibiscus
- Pineland Hibiscus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Hibiscus aculeatus (commonly known as Comfort-Root) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas