genus Hibiscus

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genus Hibiscus - large genus of tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees often grown as ornamentals for their profusion of large flowers in a variety of colors

dilleniid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees and shrubs and herbs

family Malvaceae, mallow family, Malvaceae - herbs and shrubs and some trees: mallows; cotton; okra

hibiscus - any plant of the genus Hibiscus

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Genus Hibiscus, a member of Malvacae, is found mainly in tropical and sub-tropical areas of northern and southern hemispheres (Beers and Howie, 1992) and found to be one of the most appealing ornamental plants.

HISTOLOGICAL CHANGES IN HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS ENDORSE ACCLIMATION AND PHYTOREMEDIATION OF INDUSTRIALLY POLLUTED SITES

rosa-sinensis of the genus Hibiscus was previously reported to efficiently act as wound healing agent by increasing cellular proliferation and collagen synthesis [9].

Hibiscus syriacus Extract from an Established Cell Culture Stimulates Skin Wound Healing

(2009), while describing the diversity of foliar trichomes within the genus Hibiscus L.

Foliar Epidermal Anatomy and Pollen Morphology of the Genera Alcea and Althaea (Malvaceae) from Pakistan