Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, comprising several hundred species native to warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and are commonly known as "hibiscus" or rose mallow. The plant is very hardy and versatile, adapting easily to various conditions and enhancing the beauty of gardens. Hibiscus is also used in traditional medicine and has culinary uses, such as making teas and syrups. The plant is high in antioxidants and may offer benefits such as promoting weight loss, reducing the growth of bacteria and cancer cells, and supporting heart and liver health
. Additionally, hibiscus is not exactly a flower, but a collection of sepals known as a calyx, and is used in various culinary and medicinal preparations
