Exotic Hibiscus Flower by Kaye Menner
by Kaye Menner
Title
Exotic Hibiscus Flower by Kaye Menner
Artist
Kaye Menner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
An afternoon capture in the sunshine of this gorgeous vibrant exotic golden 'Prosperity' Hibiscus.
Prosperity shoots up tall and then puts out a huge number of side branches naturally. I believe this is a cross of Simple Pleasures and Cosmic Gold Hibiscus.
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[From Wikipedia]
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἱβίσκος (hibískos), which was the name Pedanius Dioscorides (ca. 40–90) gave to Althaea officinalis.
Symbolism and culture
The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti and is used in their national tourism slogan of Haïti: Experience It! The Hibiscus species also represents several other nations. The Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.
The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship.[citation needed] The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.
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March 10th, 2018
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Comments (12)
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Jayson :) It was a pleasure to browse some of your new artwork and I left a couple of L/F's in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Randy for your kind comment and for the feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. Much appreciated. It was a pleasure to revisit some of your new artwork and I left a few L/F's as a thank you.
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having your artwork featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. It is with pleasure that i include your fine artwork on the homepage of our group. Thanks for sharing your talents with with all the artists in the Fine Art America Community.
Kaye Menner
Thanks so much Sarah for your kind comment. I just love your art! I visited your new images gallery and left a few L/F's as a thank you.
Sarah Batalka
Gorgeous macro, Kaye! Love the vibrant colors against the dark background and crystal clear detail! L/F
Kaye Menner
Thanks for your comment, Victor :) I enjoyed viewing more of your new artwork and left a few L/F's in appreciation.