Hibiscus
Hibiscus or rosemallow is a genus of plants with a flower of bright colors. It grows mostly in the tropics, but some species grow in cool climates. Hibiscus often become national/state flowers. For example, the Hawaiian hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii.
Hibiscus | |
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | |
Scientific classification | |
Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Plantae |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Subfamily: | Malvoideae |
Tribe: | Hibisceae |
Genus: | Hibiscus L. |
Species | |
679 species |
The flower usually has five petal. Hibiscus comes in many colours like white to pink, red, purple and yellow.[1]
Species
There are many types (species) of Hibiscus. The most popular ones in gardens are:
- Hibiscus brackenridgei (Hawaiian hibiscus)
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese hibiscus)
- Hibiscus syriacus (garden hibiscus)
Hibiscus trionum is a common weed in gardens and farms.
Hibiscus Media
Hibiscus blooming time lapse
The yellow hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii, although the most commonly seen hibiscus in the state is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
A white Hibiscus arnottianus in Hawaii
References
- ↑ "Genus: Hibiscus L". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2007-10-05. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
- PD, Jayabal (2022-12-12). "A Blossoming History: The Fascinating Journey of the Hibiscus Flower". TNPSC Group 4. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
Other websites
Media related to Hibiscus at Wikimedia Commons