Hibiscus

1. leaves are alternate.

2. in the mallow family.

3. dried hibiscus is edible and is often delicacy in Mexico.

4. A single flower, tucked behind the ear, is used to indicate the wearer's availability for marriage.

5. Dieters or people with kidney problems often take it without adding sugar for its beneficial properties and as a natural diuretic.

6. Hibiscus require at least 1 inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week.Hibiscus require at least 1 inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week.

7. are large,conspicious,trumpet-shape with five or more petals,colours from white to pink,red,orange,purple or yellow.

8. the fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule,containing several seeds in each lobe which are release when the capsule dehisces (spilts open) at maturity.

9. they are use to attract butterflies, bee and hummingbirds.

10. it is the national flower of south korea