Malvaviscus arboreus

Also known as Wax Mallow, Sleeping Hibiscus, Turk's Turban, Ladies Teardrop

Turk's cap is a spread-out shrub famed for its bright red blossoms that never fully unfurl, resembling tightly wrapped turbans or unopened hibiscus buds. These perpetually closed petals wrap around a central column of stamens, effectively reserving its sweet nectar almost exclusively for long-tongued pollinators like hummingbirds. After blooming, the plant produces bright red, apple-shaped fruits that serve as a crucial autumn food source for wild birds and small mammals.