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Shoe-Flower
Shoe-flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and solitary, bell-shaped dark red-colored flowers, which belongs to the family of Malvacea. The flowers are useful in cough syrup preparations. They are traditionally used to wash hair, and also offered to gods during worship.
Updated on 7th June, 2005
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