Turk’s Cap is a member of the mallow family (family Malvaceae. is part of the Hibiscus family and originates from Central and North America. It is loved for its bright red flowers; when fully opened, the flower petals are wrapped around its stamen. M. arboreus has been widely cultivated as a garden ornamental. This species has repeatedly escaped from cultivation and become naturalized in natural habitats. The leaves and flowers are reportedly used in traditional medicine in Central America