Hawaii’s state flower is the yellow hibiscus, specifically the Hibiscus brackenridgei. Here are some quick facts this beauty:
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Photo credit: Joel Abroad via Flickr and Creative Commons.
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We were quizzed by a shop keeper at Whalers Village on Maui as to whether the state flower was the red or yellow hibiscus.
Sadly, we guessed wrong. :(
I think the nickname of this hibiscus is "Hula Girl" - I will double check but I think that's it. Cute ya?
@ Kris - ah, but now you're a Hawaii expert. You'll never miss that one again. :)
@ AMB - That would be interesting to find out. Thanks!