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Mahoe, common name of two ornamental shrubs or small trees of the mallow family. Mahoes, probably native to Asian and African tropics, are widespread in warm regions throughout the world. The mahoe tree, also called the sea hibiscus, grows to a height of 6 to 9 m (20 to 30 ft). Its rounded, heart-shaped leaves are whitish on the undersides, and its yellow flowers are 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) long.

The Cuban bast, or mountain mahoe, is a similar tree. Its flowers, 10 to 13 cm (4 to 5 in) long, are yellowish when opening in the morning and change to orange and red later in the day. Both trees are a source of Cuba bast, a fiber used for tying cigars. See also Hibiscus.

Scientific classification: The mahoes are members of the family Malvaceae. The mahoe tree is classified as Hibiscus tiliaceus, and the Cuban bast is classified as Hibiscus elatus.