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a flower that blooms one glorious day, then quits while it's ahead
means A tropical and subtropical flowering shrub of the mallow family, known for its large, showy trumpet-shaped blooms, often used in teas and garlands.
from From Latin 'hibiscus,' which named the marshmallow plant, borrowed from Greek 'hibiskos.' The Greek word's own roots are murky — possibly drawn from an older Mediterranean or pre-Greek source — so the trail goes cold before it reaches the bright petals we picture today.
- lifespan
- Most blooms open and die within 24 hours
- national pride
- It's the national flower of South Korea and Malaysia
- in your cup
- Brews into a tart, ruby-red iced tea
- blood pressure
- Studies show the tea measurably lowers it
- hair secret
- Crushed petals were ancient natural shampoo
hibiscus flower hawaii state — official state flower of hawaii since 1923, the yellow hibiscus
hibiscus tea sudan — karkade, made from hibiscus flowers, is the national drink of sudan
hibiscus rosa sinensis — chinese hibiscus, the most common ornamental variety grown worldwide in tropical regions