The relation between this native Hawaiian plant and the commercial cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum) is close enough, however ...

They originate from Central America and have thrived on the Hawaiian islands since 1860. It’s a common misconception that flowers like these used in iconic leis are native, says Oʻahu-based lei ...

No other summer-flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop flowers in amazing patterns and combinations of red, pink, yellow, orange, white ...