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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The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson. —

Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 These were complemented by cocktails from award-winning mixologist Vance Henderson, including cardamom-coconut margaritas and brown butter Old Fashioneds hiding a hint of hibiscus. —

Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025 What’s more: The contouring product moisturizes with hibiscus fruit extract, and its cooling metal applicator lends a soothing touch. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025 The original concoction was the Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade (which includes water, lemon juice, sugar, lemon oil, hibiscus flowers, citric acid, natural flavors, cinnamon, apple, licorice root, lemongrass, fruit juice extract, and ice), plus four pumps of raspberry syrup. —

Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hibiscus