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Yellow Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

I spotted this beautiful yellow hibiscus plant in bloom walking in Emeryville, CA.

Habitat:

Urban house landscaping.

Notes:

Hibiscus tea is the infusion made from the calyces (sepals) of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, an herbal tea drink consumed both hot and cold by people around the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_tea

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Hibiscus

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