Pavonia bahamensis

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Common name: swamp bush (English)

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)

Distribution: Endemic to the Bahamas

Life form: Shrub/sub-shrub

Description: Pavonia bahamensis is a supreme hummingbird and butterfly attractor. This shrub can reach up to 15 feet tall and can be planted in full sun to partial shade.

1: Plot 166 (166) • Accession: 72787*F
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5: Plot 35 (35) • Accession: 2010-0444*A
6: Science Village Conservatory (SVC) • Accession: 2013-1064

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Pavonia bahamensis

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