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Hibiscus

Hibiscus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Ref: ITIS 21611

Hibiscus (or rosemallow) is type of flower, of which there are over 200 species. It has shown to have several health benefits, including prevention of:

although the studies that yielded these results are debated. The plant is commonly used as a herbal tea, mostly in a blend with rosehip.

The City of Hibiscus is an alias for the city of Chengdu in China.