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Try Out this Fragrant Hibiscus Challenge

Priya Johnson
Try out this stirring challenge and find out how much you know about this colorful hibiscus plant...
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Fun Fact
Hibiscus flowers, when rubbed on leather, bring back the lost natural sheen of leather. Hence, the name 'shoe flower'.
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Quick Fact
Hibiscus is known by a variety of names across the world. It's called rose mallow because it's a member of the mallow family. 'Phala' is another name for orchid.
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Interesting Fact
Hibiscus flowers come in a variety of shades from red, pink, white, yellow, orange, peach to even purple, etc.
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Interesting Fact
Hibiscus rosa sinensis became the national flower of Malaysia in 1960. In fact, it is also displayed on Malaysian currency.
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Quick Fact
Hibiscus rosa sinensis can be used as a natural, affordable, chemical-free pH indicator. Crushed hibiscus petals are pH indicators. It turns purplish or magenta in an acidic solution and dark green in an alkaline one.
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Quirky Fact
In Hawaii, married women wear the hibiscus flower behind the left ear, while unmarried maiden tuck the flower behind their right ear indicating they are single and available!
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Did You Know?
Hibiscus sabdariffa is the most popular variety consumed as herbal tea. Camellia sinensis is the plant from which black tea, white tea, etc. is obtained. It's a completely different plant.
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Quick Fact
The hibiscus plant has its leaves arranged alternately on the stem. These leaves have jagged edges.
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Did You Know?
The most popular edible variety 'Roselle' comes from Nigeria and Sudan.
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Interesting Fact
Hibiscus cannabinus, also known as Deccan jump or Java jute. The fiber obtained from the stems of this plant species is used to make paper and ropes.
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In Mexico, dried hibiscus flowers are widely used in desserts. It's even added to meat marinades as a flavoring.
Interesting Fact
Well Done! Now, let's have a look at your score.