1. a tropical plant with large, colorful flowers, often grown as an ornamental shrub

Examples

• The red hibiscus flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
• She planted hibiscus bushes along the fence for privacy.
• The hibiscus tea had a tart, cranberry-like flavor.
• Pink and yellow hibiscus flowers decorated the hotel lobby.
• The tropical hibiscus requires warm weather to thrive.
• He picked a hibiscus flower to put behind her ear.