This belongs to the Mallow family and its common names are Sea hibiscus and coast hibiscus. The shrub grows to a height of 3 to 6 cm; its young branches, buds and flowers are covered with short, shaft hair. The flowers are bright yellow in color with red centers and have long, flexible stems. It has dark green, heart-shaped leaves with a white to grey foliage. The flowers are large, showy and have 5 free petals.