Skip to main content
Close

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sp

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

29.9558, 31.2628

Field Notes

Description:

"Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known as hibiscus, sorrel, and flor de Jamaica, or less widely known as rosemallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees." (wiki)

Habitat:

Common plant cultivated in private and public gardens in Cairo and throughout Egypt.

Notes:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis?
An infusion from hibiscus is a popular drink, hot or cold, in Egypt.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Thanks, Sachin! I like that second shot, too. :-)

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon