The plural form of hibiscus; tropical and subtropical flowering plants known for their large, colorful, funnel-shaped flowers.
From Latin 'hibiscus,' derived from Greek 'ibiskos.' The plant name came to English through scientific nomenclature, though the exact origin of the Greek word is uncertain, possibly from an Egyptian source.
Hibiscus flowers are so structurally complex that they're sometimes used in biology classes to teach plant anatomy—and they can change color as they age, shifting from yellow to red in just one day!
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