Abutilon Pictum

Abutilon Pictum, also known as Chinese Lanterns, grows at my house. They're so pretty! I wanted to plant these in a nearby public garden, so I searched them up. Only then did I see how similar these flowers look to Chinese Lanterns!

shivalihp

CA

14 years old

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