hibiscuses

Showy tropical flowers

Hibiscuses is the plural of hibiscus, a genus of flowering plants known for large, showy blooms with prominent stamens.

The flowers appear in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, often in vivid reds, pinks, and yellows.

Hibiscus tea, made from dried calyces, has a tart, cranberry-like flavor.

The hibiscuses along the fence bloomed all summer.

botany

petal

Bloom's colorful segment

  • bloomFlower or flourishing state
  • stamenPollen-producing flower organ
  • pistilSeed-producing flower organ

nectar · sepals · pollen · anther · stigma · pollination · perennial · shrub · inflorescence · calyx

tropical

Hawaii

Pacific island state

  • CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
  • leiFlower necklace
  • exoticStrikingly unusual, foreign-seeming

humid · lush · island · paradise · polynesian · subtropical · frost-tender · beachside · poolside · resort

symbolism

lei

Flower necklace

tiki · luau · welcome · beauty · femininity

appearance

colorful

Full of varied hues

  • vibrantFull of life, intensity
  • showyExcessively eye-catching
  • ruffledDisturbed or trimmed ornamentally

trumpet-shaped · large · bold · scarlet · crimson · pink · yellow · orange · white · eye-catching

garden

pruning

Cutting vegetation for health

compost · potting · watering · irrigation · beds · container · landscaping · ornamental · hedge · border

tea

infusion

Steeping to extract essence

  • steepRising at sharp angle
  • brewSteeped or fermented drink
  • tisaneHerbal infusion beverage

herbal · tart · iced · sweetened · caffeine-free · antioxidants · ruby-red · refreshing

Phrases
Family

hibiscus

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G