hibiscus

/hi'biskəs/

Thân thiện

A red hibiscus blooms in a sunny garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plant of the genus Hibiscus: A flowering plant, typically a shrub or small tree, known for its large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. Many species are cultivated for their ornamental beauty.
   • The flower of such a plant: The often colorful and conspicuous bloom produced by a hibiscus plant.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She planted a beautiful red hibiscus in her garden.
  • The hibiscus flower is often used to make herbal tea.
  • Many tropical landscapes feature the vibrant hibiscus.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical and horticultural contexts, "hibiscus" specifically refers to members of the mallow family (Malvaceae) within the genus . This includes hundreds of species.
  • The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, or Chinese hibiscus, is a popular ornamental species.

Variants and Related Words

• Hibiscus tea (noun phrase): A beverage made from the dried calyces (sepals) of the flower.
  • I enjoy a cup of cold hibiscus tea on a hot day.
• Rose of Sharon (noun phrase): A common name for , a hardy hibiscus species.
  • The Rose of Sharon is blooming in the front yard.

Synonyms

• Mallow (noun): A broader family term; hibiscus is a type of mallow.
• Shoeblackplant (noun): A common name for .

Related Idioms or Phrases

(There are no common idioms in English that use the word "hibiscus" as a core component.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Hibiscus