Order: malvales; family: malvaceae; Genus : hibiscus. Commonly seen in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions. medical value: herbaceous plant, used as a content in tea as it is a good diuretic and contains vitamin C. They lower the blood pressure in hypertensive patients . It is also used for the treatment of hair fall , hair greying, cough. It reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL which are harmful for body. Contraindications: pregnancy,causes abortion.