Hibiscus moscheutos Family: Malvaceae (250+ species) Common Name(s): Rose mallow Grown by: Kristin Yanker-Hansen, Danville hibiscus - Greek name for the mallow moscheutos - musky as in flies A water and heat-loving sub shrub to 8 feet from the southeastern United States, in a myriad of color selections. The 8-inch glorious salvers and shallow funnels are edible, and the 39 inch are used as fodder. One subspecies, palustris is the famous marsh mallow--palustris means “the marsh”. H. m. moscheutos an infusion of the dried stalks was applied for inflammation of the bladder by Sinnecock Indians. . Photo by Mike Dahlin