Pink And White Hibiscus Center
by Kay Novy
Title
Pink And White Hibiscus Center
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A macro shot of a beautiful pink and white hibiscus flower.
Hibiscus species represent nations: Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess Kali, and appears frequently in depictions of her in the art of Bengal, India, often with the goddess and the flower merging in form. The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.
In the Philippines, the gumamela (local name for hibiscus) is used by children as part of a bubble-making pastime. The flowers and leaves are crushed until the sticky juices come out. Hollow papaya stalks are then dipped into this and used as straws for blowing bubbles.
The hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by Tahitian and Hawaiian girls. If the flower is worn behind the left ear, the woman is married or in a relationship. If the flower is worn on the right, she is single or openly available for a relationship. The hibiscus is Hawaii's state flower.
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie named her first novel Purple Hibiscus after the delicate flower.
The bark of the hibiscus contains strong bast fibres that can be obtained by letting the stripped bark set in the sea to let the organic material rot away.
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November 28th, 2014
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Comments (30)
Joyce Dickens
Gorgeous Macro of this lovely Hibiscus blossom Kay; congratulations on being the featured artist at Collectors Gallery!!!
Lori Kingston
I love hibiscus, but I don't think I've ever seen one that's pink and white -- how beautiful! L/F
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Excellent Hibiscus Close-Up! Congratulations on your 500 Views Share Group feature! L/F, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Kay Novy
"FAA-Pixels All Stars" group, thanks so much for the homepage feature, Mary Ann! Tweeted the group!
Mariola Bitner
Congratulations on your outstanding artwork! It has been chosen to be FEATURED in the group “500 VIEWS.”
Sandra Foster
Fabulous macro Kay! A f/l and pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/sandrafpins/fine-art-america-art-by-others/.