PHOTO SHOT WITH RED HIBISCUS

Hello. i took this picture with this red hibiscus flower.

I'm gonna share some facts about this flower, though it smells nice and its lovely.

SO I WILL URGE YOU ALL TO READ THIS

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow
family, Malvaceae , that produces large, showy trumpet-
shaped flowers in colours, such as white, pink, orange, purple,
red and yellow. The plant is native to warm-temperate,
subtropical and tropical regions in the world with over 200
different varieties in the genus. Member species are often
noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known
simply as hibiscus , or less widely known as rose mallow .

The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous
plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic
name is derived from the Greek word hibískos, which was the
name Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40–90) gave to Althaea
officinalis.

Hibiscus is a popular ornamental plant, as the brightly-
coloured flowers tend to attract butterflies, bees and
hummingbirds to the garden. They can be planted individually
or grown as a hedge or border plant in the garden. Plant
Hibiscus in full sun.

Fun flower facts about the Hibiscus:
• The flower is edible and has a tangy citrusy taste.
• Dried hibiscus is considered a delicacy in Mexico.
• The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable.
• Certain species of hibiscus are also beginning to be used
more widely as a natural source of food coloring (E163), and
replacement of Red #3 / E127.

• Approximately 15-30 percent of the hibiscus plant is made
up of plant acids, including citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid
and allo-hydroxycitric acid lactone — i.e. hibiscus acid, which is
unique to hibiscus. Other chemical constituents are many;
however, some of the most important include alkaloids,
anthocyanins, and quercetin.

• Many countries from around the world use hibiscus to make
teas and other tasty beverages. Hibiscus tea contains vitamin C
and other minerals. Hibiscus tea also contains bioflavonoids,
which are believed to help prevent an increase in LDL
cholesterol, which can increase the buildup of plaque in the
arteries.

• It is a popular natural diuretic.

• Study shows consuming hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure.

• In Egypt and Sudan, hibiscus is used to help maintain a
normal body temperature, support heart health, and encourage
fluid balance.

• North Africans have used hibiscus internally for supporting
upper respiratory health including the throat and also use it
topically to support skin health.

• In Europe, hibiscus has been employed to support upper
respiratory health, alleviate occasional constipation, and
promote proper circulation. It is commonly used in combination
with lemon balm and St John’s Wort for restlessness and
occasional difficulty falling asleep.

• The flower can be used to make a natural dye or food
colouring.

• Hibiscus is the national flower for South Korea, Malaysia and
Haiti.

• The red flower of Hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu
goddess Kali.

• The flower has been used in traditional medicine in China and
in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. White
hibiscus and red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), is considered to
have medicinal properties. The roots are used to make various
concoctions believed to cure ailments such as cough, hair loss
or hair greying.

• An extract from the flowers of Hibiscus rosa- sinensis has
been shown to function as an anti-solar agent by absorbing
ultraviolet radiation.

A word of cauton: Hibiscus is not recommended for use during
pregnancy. Additionally, they are not recommended while
breastfeeding due to the lack of reliable information.