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Mystery Mother's Day Plant: Braided Trunk, Narrow Leaves, Purple Flowers

Sounds like a braided hibiscus or possibly a flowering maple (Abutilon). Check local nurseries or ask the gifter where it was purchased. A photo sent to a plant ID group will yield a quick answer.

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