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Thursday, April 9, 2015

H is for...

This is my 6th year for doing the challenge. To learn more go to The A to Z Challenge Blog.

This year it's all about the 
The A to Z of 
A LIZARD'S TAIL

In which I will describe, show pictures of, and otherwise expound on plants and animals mentioned in the novel.





H is for Hibiscus

Hibiscus come in an astonishing array of colors, shapes, and sizes. Originally from Asia, it can now be found all over the world. They are a member of the mallow family which includes okra and cotton. It is the national flower of South Korea, Malaysia, and Haiti. To learn more about this diverse and beautiful flower, click HERE and HERE. What's nice about hibiscus is you never have to feel guilty about picking them. On the bush or in a bouquet, they "live" for one day. Iguanas love munching on them them. And why shouldn't they when we drink tea made from them?
(We make tea from the flowers not the iguanas.)

Sunshine on a bush!


One of my favorites is this one, the hanging basket.
Hibiscus schizopetalus 2

Pretty in pink

 

And this one turned up on a plant in my sister's yard.

The humble original, the mother from which all other hibiscus spring.

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20 comments:

  1. Laura ClipsonApril 9, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Such beautiful flowers! I think I like the original best :)

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I didn't know they only lasted one day.
    Do we drink tea made from hibiscus or from iguanas?

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  3. ManzanitaApril 9, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Lots of interesting information about hibiscus. All the varities I didn't know about and the fact that they only live a day.
    thanks

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  4. Bish DenhamApril 9, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I like the original too, Laura.

    LOL, you too funny, Alex. I see I need to do a little editing! Hibiscus, we drink tea made from hibiscus. :)

    Manzanita, I should have provided a link to pictures of hibiscus. There really are some beauties out there.

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  5. Bish DenhamApril 9, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    I DID provide links! I scheduled these posts so long ago I forgot and didn't reread it!

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  6. Scribbles From JennApril 9, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I love hibiscus because they are so easy to grow! I've never seen the hanging basket, but I wouldn't mind having it in my yard.

    Scribbles From Jenn - Visiting from the A to Z Challenge

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  7. Bob ScotneyApril 9, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful flowers which would have fitted right in with the Thematic Photography theme this week

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Oh, you've brought back so many memories of my youth spent in Africa. Lovely.

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  9. Jeffrey ScottApril 9, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Wonderful blog. Love flowers, I've taken many photos of them over the years. Flora and fauna much used tags on my own blog.
    Keep up the good work.

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  10. cleemckenzieApril 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I loved seeing your hibiscus posts on fb. So lovely.

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  11. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 9, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Bish .. My mother had a hibiscus in her flat in Cornwall .. and South Africa has masses of them separating the carriageways (two sides of the roads) .. and those you posted on FB - were delightful. I didn't know lizards eat them ...

    And I drink Hibiscus and Rosehip tea - courtesy of Lenny, who started me on it!!

    Cheers Hilary

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  12. SpacerGuyApril 9, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    I have to admit I wonder what Hibiscus tastes like. If iguanas like eating them, count me in!

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  13. Kern WindwraithApril 9, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    They're so lovely. All around happy-making flowers.

    And, hey, never discount the possibility that iguana tea is equally as delicious as hibiscus tea. Not saying it's likely, but until we've tried it...

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  14. DMSApril 9, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Perfect for "H"! I love seeing your hibiscus pictures. :) ~ Jess

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  15. Nick WilfordApril 9, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Such a diversity of colours!

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  16. Susan KaneApril 9, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    the hanging hibiscus is so unusual! We have 2 "bushes" in our back, need to keep them trimmed or they will take over.

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  17. Tammy TheriaultApril 10, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    One of my fav flowers and it's so neat to see the varieties because I didn't know there were any!

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  18. S. L. HennessyApril 10, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Some of the most beautiful and colorful flowers ever!

    Good luck with the 2015 A to Z Challenge!
    A to Z Co-Host S. L. Hennessy
    http://pensuasion.blogspot.com

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  19. farawayeyesApril 10, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I love Hibiscus. a sure sign of the tropics.

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  20. Donna B. McNicolApril 14, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I always loved the Hibiscus flowers in Florida and now that I live in Ecuador, I get to see them year round.

    DB McNicol, author
    April A-Z Participant

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