hibiscus
noun
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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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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
It’s infused with cherry and hibiscus, and collagen, giving my lips an irresistible dewy and sheer finish.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Hibiscus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hibiscus. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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