Re: OT-Hibiscus coccineus
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: OT-Hibiscus coccineus
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 11:53:42 -0600 (MDT)
On Fri, 13 Jun 1997, Michael Cook wrote:
> Thinking of plants that look similar to Marijuana, Hibiscus coccineus
> is one of them. The Police checked out mine for a couple of years in a row
> before they finally figured out that I was not growing "weed" in the front
> yard. Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Bush) is another one that will prompt a
> visit by a law enforcement official. Once in bloom, there is no question
> that neither of the mentioned plants is Marijuana.
>
> Mark A. Cook
> macook@iglou.com
> Lexington, KY USDA Zone 5/6 Sunset Zone 35
>
I have one oriental hibiscus and two of the 'southern belle'
natives, which survive freezes, but have never been questioned about them.
Anybody still grow opium poppies??
Walter
