Shoe-Flower

in #photography8 years ago

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Hibiscus is a usual sight in most gardens anywhere in the world. And, even how we called it in our mother tongue, no one can deny it's popularity.

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Hawaiians claimed it as their state flower. Singaporeans coined it as shoe-flower and used as shoe shine for European ladies before. Some parts of the world used it for tea but not all varieties are edible - only the Hibiscus sabdariffa L.

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It blooms less than a day so I grab the chance to take photos of this in my mom's garden this morning right before noon. Usually, the color fades in the afternoon. Enjoy!

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These are some really beautiful hibiscuses you have there :) Great timing as well.

Thanks. It's one of my hobbies actually taking snaps of botanical flora.

Do take more and brighten up the Steemit community!