Pink Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose or Shoe Flower, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Malvaceae. East Asia.

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Pink Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose or Shoe Flower, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Malvaceae. East Asia. Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. The pink hibiscus flower has its origins in Asia and the Pacific Islands, where it has served as a symbol of beauty, femininity, and young love. It is commonly associated with the Hawaiian culture and the Aloha spirit, which celebrates love, happiness, and peace.

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Location: East Asia.
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