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Definition of Hibiscus moschatus
1. Noun. Bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus.
Generic synonyms: Mallow
Group relationships: Abelmoschus, Genus Abelmoschus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hibiscus Moschatus
Literary usage of Hibiscus moschatus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Ladies' Flower-garden of Ornamental Perennialsby Loudon (Jane) by Loudon (Jane) (1843)
"Hibiscus moschatus. Musk Hibiscus. 2. Lavatera triloba. Three-lobed Lavatera. 3.
L. Thuringiaca. Thuringian Lavatera. 4. ..."
2. A Complete pronouncing medical dictionary by Joseph Thomas (1885)
"Hibiscus moschatus.* See ABELMOSCHUS. Hiccough, Hiccup. See SINGULTUS. Hick'o-ry.
The popular name of several species of trees of the genus Ca'rya, ..."
3. Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales by Royal Society of New South Wales (1901)
"Mixed with the sap of Hibiscus moschatus, Linn., it is used for painting crockery
by the native potters. (Seemann, Flora Vitiensis. ..."
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