Sunday, November 9, 2008

Hibiscus

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hibiscus
Hibiscus or commonly known as rosemallow, is a large genus of about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae (the mallow family, along with members like cocoa, cotton, okra, baobab and durian) native to warm, temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and small trees.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beatiful!
I like hibiscus!

Meire

Reader Wil said...

There must be an enormous variety of hibiscus shrubs. In my Dutch garden I have a blue variety. My daughter in Australia has a red flower and that one can't grow in the Netherlands.

Juliana said...

beautiful

My Flower post this week in HERE. Hope you have time to visit. Thanks.

dot said...

I love the hibiscus and also the blooms of the okra and cotton. Beautiful!!

marLou said...

These are beautiful!

Sandra said...

Beautiful shots and even more beautiful flower. Bye and greetings from Croatia.

 gmirage said...

Though they seem 'sad they're color is screaming life! Beautiful shot!

Lilli & Nevada said...

beautiful flowers even if there drooping, the color is still vibrant

Anonymous said...

Yes, this IS very beautiful.

Paz

Unknown said...

Hibiscus are great flowers and I love it when people take the time to give some info on the ones they post. Thanks.

♥ Denise BC ♥ said...

Hi Ladynred
These hibiscus are excellent for fences, are really very beautiful. We appreciate your participation.
hugs,
Denise, Pupo & Santilli - Team TF

Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

A beautiful cloth with gorgeous flower prints that will definitely brighten up the room :)

My flowers here & here

Olga said...

looks like a gorgeously sunny day!

Mckay K said...

There is so much strength in this picture. I love it!

Kahshe Cottager said...

I really like how you have shot these just partially opened. They are like flower drops hanging on the branches.

Anonymous said...

That's interesting that they are related to mallow. Those crinkly petals, I guess, are the same. Nice photo, and thanks for visiting my begonias on Flowers for today.