Hibiscus Moscheutos

The botanical name is Hibiscus Moscheutos. It is also commonly known as Hibiscus, Rose Mallows, or Swamp Mallows. They are a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. They are generally divided into four groups: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Tropical Hibiscus, and the rest of the species are simply known as Hibiscus.

Hibiscus have dark green leaves; flowers are big, colourful, and trumpet-shaped, with colours ranging from white to pink, red, blue, orange, yellow, peach.

Hibiscus is a perennial plant and flowers through the year. They are widely cultivated as ornamental plants for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs, and are used to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. As it comes in a variety of colours, it's a plant which can add vibrancy to any garden.

Hibiscus are hardy, versatile plants in tropical conditions. They are easy to plant. Cut a section of a branch and stick it in the soil. Initially, make sure they have enough water, and are out of direct sunlight. They can also be grown in pots. Just make sure that the pot has drainage holes. Although Hibiscus like water, over-saturation of the roots will cause them to rot.

Uses of Hibiscus flower

It is reported that Hibiscus flowers steeped in boiling water produce a delicious and healthy tea which has a taste said to resemble cranberry juice. The tea is said to lower blood pressure, and contains numerous valuable vitamins and essential fatty acids.

Dried hibiscus flowers are edible. They can be candied and used as a garnish, usually for desserts. Some varieties are used as vegetables, and as a souring ingredient for local dishes.

Some hibiscus species are said to have a number of medical uses in Indian Ayurveda.

Since there are so many varieties and groups of hibiscus, I am not sure if all of them share the same properties and uses.

An interesting fact about the hibiscus flower. It is a national and state symbol of many countries. I don't think I have come across any flower that is the national flower of some many countries.

It is a national symbol of Haiti; the national flower of South Korea, Malaysia, and of nations including the Solomon Islands and Niue and the state flower of Hawaii.

Different colours, different varieties of hibiscus.

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