Chinese Hibiscus, Costa Rica


🔍 Chinese Hibiscus | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 🌸

📍 Seen in Sarchí, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 It is the national flower of Malaysia. It represents fresh love, delicate beauty, refinement, cleanliness, and reserve. Unfortunately, it is currently classified as critically endangered, meaning it faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.


Also Known as:

Shoeblackplant, Rose mallow, Hawaiian hibiscus, Shoe-flower, Tropical hibiscus

Plant Type:

Shrub

Lifespan:

Perennial

Ultimate Height:

1 – 5 m

Ultimate Spread:

1.5 – 3 m

Native Habitat:

Ecuador

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