Malvaceae Kingdom - Plantae Division - Magnoliophyta Class - Magnoliopsida Order - Malvales Family - Malvaceae Genus - Hibiscus Species - Syriacus

Hibiscus and tea made from these deep crimson flowers of the Hibiscus sabdariffa tree is often referred to as Roselle. Rich in nutrients including flavonoids, minerals, and vitamin C, consuming hibiscus tea has been shown to aid in lowering high blood pressure and reducing cholesterol. Lowering high blood and cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Drinking hibiscus tea has also been found to be beneficial for people with kidney problems as it acts as a natural diuretic.

Hibiscus with Plumeria is an oil on canvas painting done by Georgia O'Keeffe, in 1939. She had been commissioned to create two paintings, which would be used in an advertising campaign located in Hawaii.

Hibiscus is a shrub. It is a medium-sized plant, bearing many equal-sized branches arising from the base of the plant. These branches are herbaceous above and woody below.

One reason a hibiscus tree may be losing leafs is due to stress.