Scarlet Hibiscus #3 Canvas Print

A scarlet hibiscus flower photographed along Spring Garden Creek between Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and DeLeon Springs State Park in Florida. Scarlet Hibiscus #3 is cropped as a square image.

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These magnificent wildflowers can be found along streams and rivers, in swamps and in other wet areas in the Southeastern coastal United States plus Arkansas.
The large distinctive flowers are up to 20 cm (~8 in.) across and have five bright red petals. Hibiscus coccineus has a green five-lobed calyx and linear, entire and unforked bracts. Scarlet hibiscus blooms in summer, mostly in July and early August.
The leaves are palmately divided into 3 or 5 lobes on long stalks. The leaves look very similar to Cannabis sativa - marijuana - although the Hibiscus leaves are typically less toothed.
(Subject description from the artist's...

His entire life Paul Rebmann has ventured outdoors to enjoy nature. Whether he is hiking in mountain forests, wading through Florida swamps, or on the water in a kayak or canoe, Paul strives to satisfy his biophilia. As a nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist, he attempts to bring the beauty and wonder of nature to others, so that they may see what they might not happen to experience for themselves, and to impart the importance of preserving our natural areas, not only for our enjoyment and quality of life, but also for the survival of the flora and fauna that surrounds us. Images by Paul have been published in field guides, various periodicals, exhibited in juried art shows and also used in exhibits at Lyonia Environmental...