hibiscus
noun
hi·bis·cus
hī-ˈbi-skəs 
hə-
: any of a large genus (Hibiscus) of herbs, shrubs, or small trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually dentate leaves
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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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Tea Lemon ginger tea, peppermint tea and hibiscus tea all sell for $12 for a tin of 12 bags, or $1 per bag.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Consistency is key: Drink hibiscus tea daily for at least four weeks to lower BP.
Monitor for interactions: Before trying it, talk to your healthcare provider about how to use it safely.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Besides the obvious rum base, each mixologist shared their special ingredients — Rae used orgeat (an almond liquor) and a homemade guava syrup made from jam, Brown’s version included dry sherry, hibiscus and strawberry syrup, and Johnson’s special sauce was cognac and orange liquor.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
Plant hibiscus—their large, long-lasting blossoms are hummingbird magnets.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Consistency is key: Drink hibiscus tea daily for at least four weeks to lower BP.
Monitor for interactions: Before trying it, talk to your healthcare provider about how to use it safely.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Besides the obvious rum base, each mixologist shared their special ingredients — Rae used orgeat (an almond liquor) and a homemade guava syrup made from jam, Brown’s version included dry sherry, hibiscus and strawberry syrup, and Johnson’s special sauce was cognac and orange liquor.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
Plant hibiscus—their large, long-lasting blossoms are hummingbird magnets.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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“Hibiscus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hibiscus. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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hibiscus
noun
hi·bis·cus
hī-ˈbis-kəs
hə-
plural hibiscuses
: any of a large genus of herbs, shrubs, or small trees related to the mallow and having toothed leaves and large showy flowers
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