Garden Use
The dense branches of sea hibiscus create an outstanding windbreak or hedge in tropical gardens where it can form an impenetrable thicket when planted near water. In addition, the year-round flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and can be used as cut flowers.
Symbolism
Friendship and family relations, happiness, joy and everything that is filled with optimism
Interesting Facts
Sea hibiscus is considered one of the top useful plants from the Pacific islands. Native peoples have used its wood for centuries to build canoes and outriggers, fishing-net corks, roof trusses, and as a fire-starter. The bark, meanwhile, can be turned into rope, mats, and even cloth. Sea hibiscus flowers are eaten raw or cooked, and the leaves are pickled.
Name Story
Sea hibiscus: Sea hibiscus is a species of hibiscus tree found throughout the world's tropics but especially around Southeast Asia and the nearby islands. Its common names like sea hibiscus, coastal hibiscus, and beach hibiscus all stem from its tolerance of salty regions and ubiquity near the coastlines of its home habitat.
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