Hibiscus

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hibiscus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Hibiscus
2. What makes hibiscus flowers so big and colorful?Hibiscus flowers are trumpet‑shaped with five big petals that come in bright reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, whites, and deep purples, often with a contrasting center.
3. Where do hibiscus plants grow?They grow in warm places all over the world, from tropical islands to warm parts of the Americas and Africa, and some can even live near the sea.

Genus: A taxonomic rank above species and below family, comprising closely related organisms.
Subtropical: Regions situated between the tropics and the temperate zones, characterized by warm to hot climates with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Ornamental: Plants cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, such as their flowers, foliage, or form, rather than for food or other practical uses.
Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding or hybridization, often possessing desirable traits not found in the wild type.