The tropical or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae ... syriacus), Confederate rose (H. mutabilis), Texas star (H. coccineus) and rose mallow or hardy hibiscus ...

There are also some variations of bushier hibiscus plants known as rose of Sharon (Hibiscus ... hibiscus (Hibiscus ...

When it comes to the types of hibiscus that enjoy kitchen leftovers as a supplement, a popular one is the tropical Chinese ...