-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies (Order Malvales)

-Mallow and Hibiscus Family (Family Malvaceae)

-Subfamily Malvoideae

-Tribe Hibisceae

-Genus Malvaviscus

-Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus)

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.