Abelmoschus manihot belongs to Malvaceae, Abelmoschus, with many nicknames. Also known as Yizhanghong, Wukui, Weizukui, Hu Kui, Mature Jihua, Rongkui, etc. It is a biennial erect herb.

Hibiscus, like the former, belongs to Malvaceae, but it belongs to Hibiscus, also known as Hibiscus and Okra. , is a perennial herb.

Second, the leaves are different.

The leaves of hollyhock are nearly round, with a diameter of about 6- 16 cm. It belongs to palmate leaf with about 5-7 cracks on it. The fracture is shallow, and the single petal is triangular or round.

Hibiscus hibiscus leaves are broadly oval with serrated edges, and gray hairs are densely grown on the back of leaves and the position of veins.

Third, flowers are different.

The flowers of Abelmoschus manihot bloom from February to August every year, with a diameter of about 6- 10 cm. Flowers are rich in colors, such as yellow, red, pink, white, yellow and multicolor, and their appearance is changeable.

Hibiscus flowers bloom relatively late, from June to August every year. Flowers are larger than the former, with a diameter of 20 cm.