hibiscus

noun

hi·bis·cus hī-ˈbi-skəs

hə-

: any of a large genus (Hibiscus) of herbs, shrubs, or small trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually dentate leaves

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There are about 250 species of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants in the genus Hibiscus, which belongs to the mallow family. They are native to warm temperate and tropical regions. Several are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flowers. The tropical Chinese or Hawaiian hibiscus, which is also called China rose, has large, somewhat bell-shaped reddish blossoms. The East African hibiscus, a drooping shrub, is often grown in hanging baskets indoors.

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Enjoy it with bread. 06 Sorrel This is a drink derived from the hibiscus plant that’s indigenous to Africa and was brought to the Americas during the slave trade. —

Essence, 25 Nov. 2024 The lack of sugar in hibiscus tea helps the drink to feel more filling. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2024 Chef Victor Munoz is crafting a menu fusing local flavors with international preparations such as Dry Aged Rohan Duck with sweet potato, lavender, hibiscus and red rosebud jus and Tom Kha crudo with amberjack, wasabi and Miami fruit finger lime. —

Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The soft matte coverage plus the elasticity-boosting formula (shout out hibiscus and red propolis extracts) make for a first-rate foundation. —

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