Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The name is derived from the Greek name ἰβίσκος (ibískos) which Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis (c.40–90 AD).
The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as “hibiscus.”
Stamp Releases
1971 Definitive Series – 12c Hibiscus
1971 Definitive Series (New Values) – 7c Hibiscus
Postcards
1957 – American News Co (P1700 Series)
1961 – Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P1700 Series –Type C)
1969 – John Hinde Limited (2BH Series – Type A – No.40-99)
Dexter Press (DT-78000 Series)
