Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a large family of flowering plants native to the tropics and subtropics. Hibiscus is characterized by brightly colored petals centered with a stalk featuring five tiny fruit lobes. Darwin studied hibiscus extensively to demonstrate the unique opening and closing rhythm of the plant synchronized with night and day as an evolutionary advantage. In this photo the brightly colored fruit pops out from the lush background foliage. 36x36