Friday, August 23, 2019

My Fifth Flower Collection

My fifth flower collection is Hibiscus kokio or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Its famous name is Hibiscus Hawaiian Punch. It is a shrub or small tree with red to orangish (rarely yellow) flowers. This endemic species is not officially listed, but considered rare in nature. When the first time I saw it at Home Depot last Wednesday, August 21, 2019, I said to my husband that it was the hibiscus I was looking for. I was so happy to get this orange color which is not many we can find it. Usually many blue or purple or pink color.



I gave this flower to my daughter as a special gift of what she already accomplishes. She reached Distinguish Honors for all semesters in 9th grade. CONGRATULATIONS, our Little Mermaid!

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus Brilliant.jpg
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
Scientific classificationedit
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Malvales
Family:Malvaceae
Genus:Hibiscus
Species:
H. rosa-sinensis
Binomial name
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Hibiscus arnottii Griff. ex Mast.
  • Hibiscus boryanus DC.
  • Hibiscus cooperi auct.
  • Hibiscus festalis Salisb.
  • Hibiscus liliiflorus Griff. ex Mast.
  • Hibiscus rosiflorus Stokes
  • Hibiscus storckii Seem.
Source: Wikipedia

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