hibiscus: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: Drugs.com - Hibiscus. Oct 21, 2026
Modernized language and added a taxonomic box. Media added. May 06, 2026
Media added and updated. Dec 22, 2025
Add new Web site: Chicago Botanic Garden - Hibiscus. Nov 21, 2025
Add new Web site: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Hibiscus: Post-Production Management for Improved Market Access (PDF). Oct 01, 2025
Add new Web site: Pennsylvania State University - CiteSeerX - Antioxidant Properties of Hibiscus: Species Variation, Altitudinal Change, Coastal Influence and Floral Colour Change (PDF). Mar 25, 2025
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - A comprehensive review of the antimicrobial effects of Hibiscus Species. Dec 21, 2024
Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Hibiscus Shrub in India. Oct 24, 2024
Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Hibiscus. May 28, 2024
Add new Web site: WebMD - Hibiscus. Jan 02, 2024
Add new Web site: Verywell Health - What to know about Hibiscus for health. Nov 08, 2023
Add new Web site: The Spruce - How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus. Aug 17, 2023
Add new Web site: University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - Gardening Solutions - Hibiscus. Jun 21, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - All You Need to Know About Hibiscus. Apr 27, 2023
Add new Web site: Clemson Cooperative Extension - Home and Garden Information Center - Hibiscus. Oct 06, 2022
Add new Web site: University of Minnesota Extension - Hibiscus. Jun 13, 2021
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals and Plants - Hibiscus. Jun 13, 2021
Revised taxonomy and added a physical description. May 14, 2019
Media added. May 14, 2019
Add new Web site: Healthline - All You Need to Know About Hibiscus. Jun 21, 2018
Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Hibiscus Shrub in India. Mar 04, 2014
Add new Web site: Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Gardening - Hibiscus. Jul 09, 2013
Add new Web site: National Gardening Association - Hibiscus: Plant Care and Collection of Varieties. Jul 09, 2013
Add new Web site: Botany.com - Hibiscus. Jul 09, 2013
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Hibiscus. Jul 09, 2013
Add new Web site: Burke's Backyard - Hibiscus. Jul 09, 2013
Added photo of Chinese hibiscus. May 20, 2013
Species count changed from "about 350 species" to "numerous species." Jun 13, 2012
Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Annual Hibiscus. May 27, 2012
Added new Web site: World Wildlife Fund - Coniferous Forests. Jan 02, 2009
Article revised and updated. Apr 23, 2008
Added new Web site: Backyard Nature - Hibiscus Flowers. Apr 21, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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