Chinese hibiscus: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	tropical hibiscus • bunga raya • shoe-black plant • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis • China rose

Photos

Bright red flower of the Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) with a prominent yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and blurred foliage in the background.

Close-up of a pink hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flower with delicate petals and a prominent stamen, surrounded by green leaves and other hibiscus blooms.

China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

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