Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Chinese Hibiscus
©Forest & Kim Starr
Kingdom
Plantae
Division
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 500 cm (Height)
- Up to 11 cm (Flower diameter)
Synonyms
Interesting facts
- Cool things to do with The Lollipop Bush: 1. Mash up flowers and leaves and blow bubbles with the sticky liquid 2. Use the liquid to shine shoes 3. Soak the flower in syrup and add as decoration on dessert 4. Make a tea with the flowers 5. Test soil acidity, add flower to soil and water, if it is acidic it will turn dark pink if it is alkaline it will turn green. 6. Wear the flower behind your right ear to let everyone know you are single & looking for love.
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
INtroduced Species
