Hibiscus


The national flower is the Hibiscus or the Bunga Raya, which has rightfully been dubbed the Queen of Tropical Flowers, as it signifies peace and happiness.

Its delicate petals which are light and fine, varies in hue from light red to pale pink. The petals have a crinkled formation with serrated edges. The flowers are normally made up of one layer of corolla and five petals. It has a tube which exudes stamens with ends having five stigmas which become furry and sticky when in full bloom.


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