Natural gums and mucilage are biocompatible, cheap, readily available, and represent a potential source of excipients. The authors examine the functionality of mucilage extracted from the leaves of ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...

The plant's scientific name is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. It belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae), which has hundreds of species. New research is exploring its use for heart, kidney, and ...

I have been noticing that when I see articles on the Zobo plant, bottles of Zobo drinks are usually placed beside the hibiscus flower. Let us clarify this mix-up between the Zobo plant and the ...

Beautiful and exotic, hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flowers are the perfect choice for bringing tropical flair into your home. With their vibrant colors and lush blooms, they’ve become one of the ...

The colour-saturated, saucer-sized blooms of hibiscus blooming in gardens in the warmer regions of the North Island are proof that even though we've only recently come round to the fact that our homes ...

Hibiscus are tropical flowers sold in our climate as summer annuals, but those are only one of the more than 200 different species of hibiscus. These plants include edible plants like Okra, which ...

If you've taken good care of your hibiscus plants but aren't yet enjoying the benefits of their blooms, have some patience ...

The plant’s grandiose blossoms are as dazzling as they are ephemeral — and, in an age of shortened attention spans, they’re having a resurgence. By Amanda Fortini “COLLECTING CAN BE a sort of ...