Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Malvaviscus: Any of various tropical shrubs or small trees, characterized by brilliant, bell-shaped, drooping flowers that resemble partially opened hibiscus blossoms. The flowers typically do not fully open, giving them a distinctive, "sleeping" appearance.

Usage

The term "sleeping hibiscus" is used as a common name to refer to specific ornamental plants, primarily within the genus Malvaviscus. It is used in horticultural, botanical, and gardening contexts. - The sleeping hibiscus is a popular choice for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. - Botanically, the sleeping hibiscus (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a close relative of the common hibiscus.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used to distinguish these plants from the more common, fully open hibiscus flowers of the genus .
• It can be part of compound names specifying the species, e.g., "Turk's cap" or "wax mallow" for , which is a specific type of sleeping hibiscus.

Variants and Related Words

• Turk's cap (n): A common name for , a species of sleeping hibiscus, referring to the flower's shape resembling a Turkish turban.
• Wax mallow (n): Another common name for plants in the genus , alluding to the waxy texture of the flowers.
• Malvaviscus (n): The botanical genus name for the sleeping hibiscus.

Synonyms

• Turk's cap mallow
• Wax mallow
• Cardinal's hat (regional)

Related Phrases

• Non-opening flower: A descriptive phrase for the characteristic of the sleeping hibiscus blossom.
• Hummingbird plant: A functional description, as these plants are renowned for attracting hummingbirds.

Noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Malvaviscus having brilliant bell-shaped drooping flowers like incompletely opened hibiscus flowers